Tzipporah.Benavraham@f607.n107.z1.fidonet.org (Tzipporah Benavraham) (04/24/91)
Index Number: 15095
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ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES
A recent trend in educational telecommunications is online
learning. Online learning programs use telecommunications links
to connect students with educational institutions. Through these
programs, students are able to complete courses, often for
academic credit, entirely from their home or office. Although
initially intended for busy professionals, online learning
programs are becoming increasingly popular with homebound
students. Some of the many programs now available are
listed below.
AMERICAN OPEN UNIVERSITY
The American Open University (AOU) is an online learning resource
sponsored by the New York Insititute of Technology. Over 100
online courses are offered in three degree programs. All class
activities are conducted online, including student to teacher and
student to student interactions. AOU is accessed via Telenet.
Cost per credit hour is $85.
For more information, contact:
New York Institute of Technology; Central Islip, NY 11722
1-800-222-6948 (In New York, call 516-348-3300)
THE CALCULUS PROJECT
In this experimental project sponsored by Harvard University (in
cooperation with the University Tech-Tel Corporation and the
Cambridge Tele-Teaching Corporation), calculus is being taught in
"an electronic classroom." Special modems will be used that
allow simultaneous voice and data transmission.
For more information, contact:
University Tech-Tel Corporation; 4720 Montgomery Lane; Suite 1100
Bethesda, MD 20814; 301-652-0871
CENTER FOR COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING
Nova University offer various masters level and doctoral programs
by modem, including programs focusing on educational technology
and the use of computers in education. Although all classwork
takes place online, you must spend two weeks per year on campus.
For more information, contact:
Nova University; Center for Computer-Based Learning; 3301 College
Avenue; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314; 305-475-7047
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CONNECTED EDUCATION, INC.
Hundreds of academic and personal enrichment courses are offered
through Connected Education's online learning program. The
courses, taught via the New Jersey Institute of Technology's
Electronic Information Exchange System, are loosely structured to
accommodate student schedules and to facilitate daily interaction
between teacher and student. Three-credit courses cost $725.
For more information, contact:
Connected Education, Inc.; 92 Van Cortlandt Park South, No. 6F
Bronx, NY 10463; 212-548-0435
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DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM
The Distance Learning Program is an online educational program
offered by City University of Bellevue, Washington. Six
graduate, seven undergraduate, and five certificate programs are
offered through the Distance Learning system. Students use GTE's
Telenet system to access the University's host computer to
receive instruction, turn in class assignments, and interact with
their teachers. Costs range from $130 for a one-credit
"foundation course" to $465 for a five-credit undergraduate
course.
For more information, contact:
City University; 16661 Northup Way; Bellevue, Washington 98008
1-800-426-5596; (In Washington, call 206-643-2000)
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THE ELECTRONIC UNIVERSITY NETWORK
The Electronic University Network (EUN), operated by Telelearning
Systems, is a national online learning network through which
students are linked to academic institutions throughout the
country that offer courses online. A wide variety of degree
programs, as well as personal enrichment courses, are offered
from accredited universities and colleges. All coursework,
homework and student-teacher interactions take place online. An
initial membership fee of $195 is required; courses cost from $60
to $130 per credit hour.
For more information, contact:
Telelearning Systems, Inc.; 505 Beach Street; San Fransisco, CA
94133; 1-800-225-3276; (In California, call 415-928-2800)
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For more information about all types of unusual degree programs,
see BEAR'S GUIDE TO NON-TRADITIONAL COLLEGE DEGREES, by
John Bear. It is available for $10.95 postpaid from
Ten Speed Press, Box 7123, Berkeley, CA 94707.
and I tech at the New School program. You might call Dr Levinson at 1 212
549 6509. He has a whole online degree program. Tell him I referred you
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