JET_V2_N1_RP3 Jennifer Lee Geary Journal of Educational Technology 2230 - 7125 2 1 60 72 virtual systems, idiosyncratic factors, online counselling, Virtual tutoring and student support systems may be pivotal in developing opportunities of equality and of outcome for students who study at a distance. April - June 2005 Copyright & copy; 2005 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=910