A Prototype Distance Learning Computer Laboratory for Exploratory, Asynchronous Learning

在这个项目中，远程学习计算机实验室的关键部件将被原型化。具体而言，将开发下列系统：结合电子邮件、视像会议、listserv/listproc、用户网新闻、WAIS、gopher和WWW等要素的人际通讯工具；基于网络的、互动的、媒体丰富的、数字化的馆藏或课程材料；为人际交流系统和交互式数字馆藏的无缝集成提供创作代理。在赠款期间，将开发原型系统并进行实地测试。交付成果将包括原型系统、用于评估工具对教育交付影响的原始数据，以及初步评估研究。为了充分展示远程学习计算机实验室的必要性和好处，原型系统将在数字图像处理课程的背景下开发。*＊*

9552985 Bamberger In this project, key components of a distance learning computer laboratory will be prototyped. In particular, the following systems will be developed: an interpersonal communication tool which combines elements from email, video-conferencing, listserv/listproc, usenet news, WAIS, gopher, and WWW; network based, interactive, media-rich, digital collections or curricular material; and authoring agents for the seamless integration of the interpersonal communication systems and interactive digital collections. The prototype sytems will be developed and field tested during the grant period. Deliverables will include the prototype systems, raw data for assessment of the impact of the tools on educational delivery, and a preliminary assessment study. In order to fully demonstrate the need for and benefits of distance learning computer laboratories, the prototype system will be developed in the context of a course on digital image processing. ***