Problems in teaching computing by distance education can result from the characteristics of students, academics, the institution, the medium used to deliver subject matter, and the field of computing. This paper examines some of the problems faced by the Department of Mathematics & Computing at Central Queensland University(CQU) in offering computing via distance education. It will describe some of the solutions implemented by the Department and the problems generated by those solutions. Experience at CQU has shown that the appropriate use of technology including computers, software, computer aided Iearning tools, computer mediated communication(CMC), voice mail, audio and video tapes can contribute solutions to many of the problems of distance education.