1. Will Distance Learning Disappear? The integration of fulltime and distance learners. Brian Mulligan, Bob Kennedy Institute of Technology Sligo EdTech2007, May 2007

2. IT Sligo’s Rapid Development Model for Online Learning

3. Evening Classes Live classes over the Internet –Reduced hours; recordings also available Textbook Handouts –Existing Word, PPT + websites Independent Learning –Assignments, support, feedback Communication via LMS (VLE – Moodle) Examination and Accreditation - Online

4. What it looks like. Resources Live classes (+ recorded) Textbooks Handouts Websites Video Support Feedback Administrative Academic Technical Learning Activities

5. Advantages No investment in content. Very few new skills for lecturers Less time to delivery Human interaction –Process familiar to learners Communication NOT Content

6. Integration of modes Class of full-time students PC, Internet, Data Projector Web conferencing system, electronic whiteboard and microphone Distance learner can: –Hear lecturer –See the board

7. How did it go? Lecturer –No technical issues –Somewhat intrusive Campus Learners –No big issue –Felt a little exposed Distance Learner –Could not hear campus students –Longer classes –Livlier

8. Recommendations No great problems –Can be done. –Acceptable. Fix sound More research into Pedagogy –Compromise? –Options?