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Problem with Distance Education?

Facing challenges in distance education, this overview explores early efforts and modern solutions employed in asynchronous and synchronous learning environments. We examine various platforms like La Salle Extension, TWEN, and Blackboard, alongside hardware needs such as laptops and classroom configurations. Key insights include the implications of wired vs. wireless access, the effectiveness of video conferencing, and student requirements for a seamless learning experience. Additionally, we highlight case studies from institutions like Seattle University and Concord, discussing their technology implementations and the associated costs.

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Problem with Distance Education?

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  1. Problem with Distance Education?

  2. Early Efforts

  3. La Salle Extension

  4. Asynchronous Distance Education • TWEN • Blackboard/WEBCT • Angel • Silicon Chalk • Implications for buildings? Barry’s slide

  5. Technology Implications • Wired or Wireless Access • Laptop or other device requirement • Space for students • Network Traffic • Classroom configuration

  6. Synchronous Distance Education • Remote professor—students all in one place • Remote professor- students in many places • Live chat • Video Conferencing

  7. Live Chat • Professor Craig Gold • Classroom Experience at Concord • New Platform Flash-based • Student requirements Verisign certificate Flash plug-in

  8. Log In URL • Rocky.estream.com • Type your name at the dialog box that is “student name”

  9. Video conferencing solutions • Substantial high end classroom expense—UW, Suffolk, etc. • Damien Koemans, Jonathon Franklin, Len Hom • Fixed cameras • Operator • Control room • Mics on desks-queued and camera synced

  10. Low End Portable Solution • Seattle University • Polycom View Station FX on cart with TV Monitor • 2 Audio-Science Parabolic Mics Ceiling Mounted • Connections to Audio System of the Classroom • Stephanie Zimmerman • Approximately $12000

  11. Far End • Professor Nickles set up • PC in house or office • Polycom PC camera-$600 • Proprietary Polycom software that allows control of remote camera through his mouse • Internet connection

  12. Payments Class at Seattle Spring 2005

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