Curriculum and laboratory development for IP telephone: A survey of electronics/networking technology program

Internet Protocol (IP) telephone, a new way of communication, is growing rapidly in the telecommunication industry. A number of major phone carriers are competing to gain customers in home and business markets. However, there are very few schools at the university level that offer IP Telephone courses. It is rare to find documentation on curriculum and laboratory development, even though some schools and business centers have implemented the IP Phone. To meet challenges of these new technologies and the commitment to supply high quality education for students in the networking environment, the authors conducted survey and interview with 10 schools implementing the IP Phone in their laboratories. The survey results suggested effective approaches for creating and developing curriculum and laboratory for IP Phone. This paper also proposed a conceptual model and supporting tools in developing instructional materials for both classroom and Internet-blended delivery.