tzippy@dasys1.uucp (Tzipporah BenAvraham) (03/17/90)
Index Number: 7203 Bill, since the topic of online ed for disabled came up again, I am sending this file about it again.. Hope it helps the net 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 ***************************************************************** 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 ***************************************************************** 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) ***************************************************************** 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) **************************************************************** 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. Hope this helps someone out there get the education they want. Dr Benavraham