Gil, HenriqueMenezes, Helena2012-01-102012-01-102002GIL, Henrique ; MENEZES, Helena (2002) - The state of art of the ODL in Portugal : the first steps. In Seminario Iberoamericano de Gerencia e Informática – Orlando,19-21 de Julho.http://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/1145The paper aims to present some definitions related to distance learning, ways of implementation, advantages, disadvantages and new roles of teachers. In this context, I also present the main Portuguese initiatives in the use of distance learning platforms in the process of teaching and learning.engDistance learningAdvantages and disadvantagesPortuguese projectsjournal article