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How Will Each Class Work Online?We will be glad to send you a recorded class sample...just ask (sorry, due to high storage fees we usually can't provide specific topics)
While we don't anticipate problems during our sessions and recent upgrades to our classrooms make our connections even more reliable, your computer's hardware, software and security may cause technical difficulties beyond our control. While we will work with you to resolve the problem and may advise you to contact the professional support line, you are responsible for making sure that your own computer is in good working order and configured to function well during each class according to these guidelines. In order to make your experience positive, we strongly recommend that you:
Technology F.A.QsHow Does the Instructor Interact with the Class? You will hear the instructor's voice during class via VoIP (sound comes through your computer speakers, not a separate phone-line or long distance call). During class the instructor will share pictures (lots of pictures), notes, charts, maps, drawings, diagrams, web pages, videos etc. The instructor will also be able to write on the white board during lecture time and allow students to write on it as well. We expect all students to be respectful in all forms of communication with the class. How Do Students Interact with the Class? Students will be able to offer constant feedback in a number of ways. Questions can be asked at any time and can be kept private for only the instructor or asked so that the whole class can read them. The instructor can open up the "floor" for all students in the class to type comments or responses during discussion time. Students will be able to write answers on the white board in real time for all to see. The instructor can also open up questions in a fun "polling" tool that allows everybody to answer a question simultaneously while results are graphed live. We expect all students to be respectful in all forms of communication with the class or they will be asked to leave immediately. Will the Students be Able to See or Hear Each Other? Ever been in a room full of 15-year olds when they are talking about something of great interest? We have! In order to provide the optimum classroom experience, we normally have only one-way voice (instructor to students). Limiting sound to one-way sound also reduced the demand on household internet connections, insuring a better sound quality. What Will the Students See During Class Time? At the Lukeion Project, we are all about visual aids! At all times, the screen will be full of images, notes, graphic illustrations--whatever it takes to teach our subjects best. Do You Have Any Sample Classes? contact us for a sample request...we will send you a recording key to view one, no obligation.
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All courses will be offered live
and
online. You must download a small piece of software to join our
courses (at no charge to you). This software will allow you to hear the
instructor, see pictures, text and white board, and be able to interact in a
number of ways with the class and instructor. Students will be asked to participate during each session and
should be prepared in case they are called on.