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Below is a list of teaching methods and corresponding technological delivery methods that you may wish to use, based on your teaching style.

Teaching Method Possible Delivery Methods
Lecture, multimedia presentation materials  Videotape (CD-ROM, DVD), WebCT (w/ bulletin board and chat)
Independent learning (learner-centered), where instructor is the facilitator; small group interaction; individual projects  WebCT, supported by written materials or video (videotape, CD-ROM, DVD)
Question and answer, discussion  Videoconferencing, WebCT (w/ bulletin board and chat)
Mix of lecture and discussion  Combination of videotape and videoconferencing, combination of WebCT (w/ bulletin board and chat) and videoconferencing
Laboratory, hands-on Suitable facilities at remote sites

 

Recipes for Success
 Based on these technology descriptions, make a list of the technologies that you envision using in your course.

 Which would be the technology you would use for primary distribution of instruction?

 Which technologies would be used for supplemental purposes and how?

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