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Peter Hill - CSCI 343
Presentation On Online Education
Classes that can be taken to obtain a Degree via the
Internet
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Advantages of Taking Classes on the Internet
Students can interact more in large lecture classes.
Can take classes while at work. Universities experimenting with
new technologies to create a more personal experience.
Costs less overall.
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More Advantages
Study at California State University at Northridge:• 15% of students respond to question
in normal classroom.• 90% response rate for online classes.
Students feel less intimidated by peers and instructor.
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Disadvantages of Online Classes
Don’t get normal university “experience”.
Takes a team to put class content on web:• Content expert.• Instructional designer.• Technology specialist.
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More Disadvantages
Expensive to put classes online. Some classes need multiple plug-
ins. The technology can be very slow,
takes a lot of patience.
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Class Structure
Some have to meet at regularly scheduled times.
Some self-paced and can be taken when student is ready.
Use RealAudio to hear lectures. Digitized pictures of boards and
overheads to view notes.
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More Structure
Streaming Video to view instructor and class.
Written content on password-protected web sites.
Threaded discussions via e-mail. Chat rooms.
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Credibility
Pepperdine University - Degree certificate says nothing about being obtained online.
Distance Students must meet same requirements as on-campus for study.
Testing, coursework deadlines the same as on-campus.
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Sources
“Stanford Offers Desktop Degree”. WIRED NEWS. Beverly Haney. September 9, 1998.
“Online Ed 101”. WIRED NEWS. Beverly Haney. September 17, 1998.