Distance learning (DL) programmes are becoming increasingly popular in Higher Education. Overcoming feelings of isolation that may occur due to the reduced support available, the few possibilities of social interaction and the non-existent campus atmosphere in online courses, have become one of the major challenges for designers and tutors of DL programmes. The paper aims to discuss these issues. In this presentation I am to introduce the rationale behind the choice of architecture of the learning spaces as well as the instructional design of a distance learning programme which aims to facilitate learning and increase learners’ engagement in a safe interactive environment for ALL students.