It was a concentrated effort, and all of this medical science was thrown at a set of committed learners. By exploring the possibilities of Internet applications, he looks to sharing his research with other doctors and students to examine. The distance learning aspect of the ArsDigita program will possibly give him insight into how the Internet will change the way doctors all over the world work, he says. The distance learning program, which has a slightly less stringent application process, is being offered online to those who want to take a slightly less intense version of the course. Lecture notes and chats will be available to these students on the Internet, but they will not have the benefit of a high level of faculty assistance.
Links says that next year the school hopes to offer online students streaming video of the lectures.
Like the standard program in computer science, the university's online program is an experiment in education. We have to understand a lot more about distance learning before we can do that well. He points out the skills learned at ArsDigita may be part of a bachelor's degree program, but they're not the equivalent. And it offers some perks. There may be some hiccups along the way, but it will be a fabulous experience for everyone who comes and participates.