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Table of Contents
Session on Information Technology in Education
Outline
What do I mean by an online course?
Potential Advantages of Online Learning
Who is offering an online course? Individuals offering content not found anywhere else
Who is offering an online course? Professors in Colleges/Universities
Who is offering an online course? University Extension Centers
Who is offering an online course? University hires Outside Firm
Who is offering an online course? Divisions of Book Publishers
Virtual Universities
How much is charged for an online course? $10-$25
How much is charged for an online course? $310
How many online courses are there?
What technology is being used? For maximum reach, a lowest common denominator is used
Special Courses Require Special Software But all software is available for free
Collaborative Learning Uses Email, Chat Room, Video Teleconferencing
At USC we are converting our TV courses to the Web We combine slides with synchronized audio/video
One Hour of an Online Class at USC Technology Components
Technology Components and costs
Conclusions
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Author: Ellis Horowitz
Email: horowitz@usc.edu
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