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Publication Date: 1998
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Collaborative Distance Learning Using Interactive Video: Lessons Learned from the University of Cincinnati/Ohio State University Experience.
Rutz, Eugene; Hajek, Brian
Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati have collaborated on development and presentation of a team-taught course on nuclear power plant systems and operations; the course is offered to students at both universities through interactive video. This paper discusses the following lessons learned and recommendations: (1) successful presentations depend upon equipment and communication links functioning properly; (2) careful attention to classroom layout, particularly camera placement, is important; (3) use of an electronic classroom places significant additional responsibilities on instructors over traditional teaching methods; (4) it is a non-trivial matter to understand the operation and maintenance of equipment and the integrated performance of the classroom; (5) situations will arise which prevent a session from proceeding; (6) effective use of multi-media requires a greater degree of preparation and presents additional logistical problems; (7) changes in teaching style are needed if students are to actively participate; (8) coordination among instructors is required to ensure all aspects of a course are adequately carried out; (9) students and faculty both benefit from having teaching responsibility shared among faculty from two universities; and (10) working on a common project facilitated further collaboration between the universities. Future plans and improvements are also discussed. Contains 10 references. (DLS)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Classroom Design, Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems, Distance Education, Electronic Classrooms, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Interactive Television, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Multimedia Instruction, Networks, Nuclear Power Plants, Teaching Methods, Team Teaching, Technology Integration, Telecommunications
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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