For other teaching methodologies, tools such as Netmeeting are used to support synchronous collaboration, and a hybrid of two locally developed systems of Web-delivered course creation and management are used in asynchronous communication. Organization Launching these two new programs required not only new combinations of technology but also prompted new organizational alignments. The goal in creating this center was to bring together IT competencies from diverse organizational units, such as Information Systems and the Center for Advanced Educational Services. This program required a new combination of skills to meet the production, delivery, and support of educational materials, with sustainability as a key guiding principle. The extended community raises questions about how membership to the MIT community is defined and the extent of access to resources, such as library resources.
Discussion continues around software licensing, authentication, authorization, and security issues.
In addition, these programs will be enhanced with real and virtual opportunities for interactivity and collaboration using innovations such as remote virtual labs, videotutors, animations, visualizations and simulations, and multipoint video conferencing.