A real-time interactive instructor framework for distance education

Author

Zhao, Xinyou ; Matsumoto, Mitsuji ; Zhang, Yan

Author_Institution

Comput. Sci., Guilin Univ. of Electron. Technol.

fYear

2006

fDate

27-30 March 2006

Lastpage

490

Abstract

Virtual classroom based on Internet is a promising tool for distance education. However, it is difficult for the instructor to instantly know the feedback and evaluation to learners in online courses. The paper gives one instructor-oriented framework for virtual classroom, by which the instructor may know each learner in real time and instantly adjust his approach to teaching. Moreover, in order to improve the participators´ freedom for learning & teaching, electronic board is also introduced based on PowerPoint technology. These may provide a good face-to-face interaction among participators. At last, problem-based teaching technology introduced improves learning efficiency & interests

Keywords

Internet; computer aided instruction; distance learning; educational aids; educational courses; teaching; Internet; PowerPoint technology; distance education; electronic board; instructor-oriented framework; online courses; real-time interactive instructor; virtual classroom; Computer aided instruction; Distance learning; Education; Feedback; Intelligent agent; Internet; Multimedia communication; Space technology; Video sharing; Virtual groups;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Engineering of Computer Based Systems, 2006. ECBS 2006. 13th Annual IEEE International Symposium and Workshop on

Conference_Location

Potsdam

Print_ISBN

0-7695-2546-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ECBS.2006.15

Filename

1607405