A New Model for UB Online Distance Education
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Authors
Cole, Jerald D.
Issue Date
2011
Type
Presentation
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Keywords
Faculty research day
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Abstract
Description
Avant garde universities are utilizing synchronous online instructional delivery, versus the sort of asynchronous Blackboardesque approach currently utilized at UB. Synchronous online instruction uses video conferencing and screen sharing to emulate the gestalt of live classroom interaction, verse the faceless interaction of asynchronous delivery. Synchronous delivery also more closely emulates the live classroom experience most professors are used to. It is thus much easier to deploy, and attains higher levels of buy-in. This session will demonstrate a low-cost solution to offering synchronous delivery using turn-key and freely available software options. The topic is relevant, given President Salonen's recent prioritization of online instructional delivery.
Citation
Poster 69