Session on Information Technology in Education

7/22/98

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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

Author: Ellis Horowitz

Email: horowitz@usc.edu