Virtual Classrooms A Reality Mukund Moorthy Dr Franois

Virtual Classrooms - A Reality Mukund Moorthy, Dr. François E. Cellier, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Contents Learning on the Web n Instructor’s Wish List n Current Technology n Conventional Vs Virtual Classroom n Software Tools n Summary n

Learning on the Web n n n Lack of adequate teaching resources Abundance of material for potential longdistance learner Knowledge of HTML, Java. Script, CGI programming etc. , Instant access to information Planned sequential instruction presented with absolute clarity

Instructor’s Wish List Faster, easier and wider dissemination of knowledge n Adequate time for clarifications and doubts n Flexibility n Ease of Use n Mixed on-line and local audience n

Technology currently in use Video Campus n Class notes and Homework assignments n Power. Point lectures n Chat rooms n Internet Universities n

Conventional vs Virtual Classrooms n Convenience of Time and Place n Speed of Instruction and Grasp of student n No missed or cancelled lectures n Schedule of coverage of material

Software Tools n Presentation of Material n Testing

Class in Session

Sample Quiz

Summary n No prior knowledge of HTML required n Convenient web-based interface n Easily customizable n http: //www. ece. arizona. edu/~moorthy/vclass. html