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Given by Professor Qian Depei Xian Jiatong at Computational Science Panel on November 12 1998. Foils prepared November 19 98
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Theme:New Directions in Computational Science and Internetics as Academic Disciplines
Moderator: Geoffrey Fox, Syracuse University and Panelists:
  • Roscoe Giles, Boston University
  • Frank Gilfeather, University of New Mexico
  • Xiaoming Li, Peking University
  • Qian Depei, Xian Jiaotong University
  • Siamak Hassanzadeh Sun Microsystems
This presentation summarizes the case for distance education in China
In particular for ICWU -- Internatioal Collaborative Web University

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1 ICWU: How can we benefit?
2 What is ICWU?
3 Greater demand for distance education in China
4 Current status of distance education in China
5 Current status of distance education in China(con't)
6 Two approaches of distance education
7 Synchronous approach
8 Asynchronous approach
9 Challenges we are facing for ICWU

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Foil 1 ICWU: How can we benefit?

From ICWU: How can we benefit Computational Science Panel -- November 12 1998. *
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SC98 Education Program Panel
on new directions in Computational Science November 12 98
Qian Depei
Xian Jiaotong University
Xian, China
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Foil 2 What is ICWU?

From ICWU: How can we benefit Computational Science Panel -- November 12 1998. *
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A Program of International Collaborative Web University
Collaboration pioneering world wide distance education
proposed by Geoffrey Fox(Syracuse University) and Li Xiaoming(Peking University)
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Foil 3 Greater demand for distance education in China

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9-year obligatory education system
about 10% are able to enter high schools
about 20% of high school graduates can enter universities---1 million freshmen each year
unbalanced economical situation in different regions
great shortage of classrooms and dormitories
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Foil 4 Current status of distance education in China

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tradition of distance learning in China
  • TV university
  • correspondence education
  • radio broadcasting education programmes
availability of infrastructures
  • CERNet (more than 200 universities connected)
  • CSTNet (connecting research institutes)
what is the most important application on the Web in China?
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Foil 5 Current status of distance education in China(con't)

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Efforts in distance education
  • "Modern Distance Education Initiative"
    • experimental distance education project has been launched (four universities)
    • satellite communication-supported program
  • creation of courseware for distance education
  • media classrooms in many universities
  • participation of industrial organizations
International collaboration activities
  • certificate program between Syracuse University and Harbin Institute of Technology
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Foil 6 Two approaches of distance education

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Synchronous approach
  • based on video conferencing technology
Asynchronous approach
  • Web-based technology
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Foil 7 Synchronous approach

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emphasizing interaction between the instructor and students
simulation of traditional classrooms
feedback might help the teacher to control the progress of the course
expensive
  • equipment, bandwidth
inflexible
  • time, location
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Foil 8 Asynchronous approach

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synchronized at certain points: once a week
need a framework for course teaching
  • creation of appropriate courseware
  • homework assignment and collection
  • mentoring or discussion schemes
low cost, flexible, widely available
ideal for international collaboration
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Foil 9 Challenges we are facing for ICWU

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lack of skillful teachers
inadequate networking facilities
higher cost of network access to foreign countries
difficulties in control of examinations
  • identity of students attending examinations
difficulties in offering degrees
  • less attractive to students for degrees ?
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