I have only  conducted one-time interactive audio-video teleconference
workshops, not classes taught on a regular basis.  I've done research on
distance learning and the following principles apply:
--Classes should total no more than 30 including all sites; the best
learning usually occurs with no more than 3 sites.
--A best practice is to have a "site coordinator"--someone who calls
the class to order, gathers any questions before and after the session
in order to share them with the instructor, and may also pass out
materials, like handouts, quizzes, etc.  
--The class should be structured so that there is interaction between
the instructor and each site.  Maybe have different sites answer
different questions.  A best practice is to rotate sites, i.e., the
instructor broadcasts live from a different site each time.
--Distance learning theory talks about three types of interaction
referened--interaction with the instructor, interaction with the
material and interaction among students--learning takes place through
all of these.  
I know this is more general than the specific information you want, but
I hope it helps.  




>>> kmgabe at ualr.edu 09/25/06 1:30 PM >>>

My question was more on how to make the technology work better for me,
the teacher, and my students. I enjoy having pair and group activity,
but it is difficult when half the class is in a room in another city.
And I worry they are not having fun with the activities like my students
right there with me, which I can observe they like the activities and
are learning.
Also, I was hoping there was an instructor that had had a class in this
manner to give some helpful pointers.
Kelly

----- Original Message -----
From: Tina_Luffman at yc.edu 
Date: Monday, September 25, 2006 12:17 pm
Subject: [Technology 602] Re: Distance Learning and Teaching
To: The Technology and Literacy Discussion List 


Hi Lynn,
 
What about the possibility of having the students "call" you on Skype
to practice their speaking skills?  
 
Tina





Tina Luffman
Coordinator, Developmental Education
Verde Valley Campus
928-634-6544
tina_luffman at yc.edu 



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To: <technology at nifl.gov>
From: "Lynn Boza" <BozaL at michigan.gov>
Sent by: technology-bounces at nifl.gov 
Date: 09/25/2006 06:43AM
Subject: [Technology 600] Re: Distance Learning and Teaching

Tell me more about the instructional medium you are using--web-based,
interactive audio/video?


>>> kmgabe at ualr.edu 9/23/2006 3:01 PM >>>

I am currently teaching a foreign language course via distance
learning
and I need suggestions to make this a better experience for the
students
and myself.
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