Education and Human Services

EDT 817
Issues and Implications of Telecommunication in Education

Description: Students meet in seminar-fashion both in the traditional as well as virtual classroom. All will participate in an interactive, online discussion group. Topics will focus on creating virtual entities, developing a sense of community using online tools, the developing communication infrastructure, how new technologies affect children in the school, the home, and the future job market.

Credits: 3 graduate quarter hours

Prerequisites: none

Fees: See the Schedule of Quarterly Fees

Please check with a campus advisor when seeking courses for a degree.

Enrollment limit:

Sections of this course with distance learning components:

EDT 817 section 01

Offered: Winter, 2007

Delivery method: Web

Method of Communication: Chat, threaded discussions, AIM's, and e-mail

Frequency of On Site Contact: approx. weekly

Contact: Roger Carlsen, roger.carlsen@wright.edu, 937-775-3283

Minimum technical requirements:

Intel/Microsoft Windows

• Intel Pentium (or equivalent) 650mHz processor
• 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
• 10gb Hard Drive
• CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
• monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
• Windows 2000 is acceptable, but Windows XP Pro is recommended
• Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

Apple Macintosh

• Power Macintosh G4 550mHz
• 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
• 10gb Hard Drive
• CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
• monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
• MacOS X 10.3
• Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

You will also need internet access with a 56 kbps modem or faster connection and a compatible web browser.

Enrollment Procedures: See the Distance Learning Sign Up page.