Re: Online classes

[Larry Cartwright <exit60@IA4U.NET>]

Megaclasses:  This is the classic formula for institutional failure,
stack 'em deep and teach 'em cheap.

Those who believe in efficiency-driven cost-cutting approaches to
complex undertakings should take a close look at NASA's recent Mars
exploration adventures.  And learn from them.

Best wishes,

Larry
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Larry Cartwright    <exit60@ia4u.net>
Physics and Physical Science Teacher
Charlotte HS, Charlotte MI 48813 USA
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SARMA wrote:

> FORECAST CALLS FOR MEGACLASSES
> William Draves, head of the Learning Resources Network, predicts that
> within 20 years, online classes of up to 1,000 students will replace
> the traditional face-to-face lecture format on campus. Driving the
> trend will be increasing demand for an educated workforce, with about
> 50% of U.S. workers seeking continuing education after college by
2020. >Draves says the megaclasses would benefit students, who would
work >collaboratively in learning a subject. Instructors would rely on
> multiple-choice exams graded by a computer. "The more people who
> contribute, the more you learn," says Draves. He suggests that
> universities should slash tuition for online classes to about $100 per
> student, noting that with enrollments of 1,000, a university could
> still earn $100,000 per course.
> (Chronicle of Higher Education 10 Dec 99) http://chronicle.com
> Source: NewsScan