The philosophy of Media Services is client-centered. Whether our clients are NSU users or public users, they are given comprehensive technical and academic support. Evaluation results of teaching practices and strategies, done in conjunction with the academic programs, are used to encourage best practices in distance education. Quality Control Media services staff uses formative and summative evaluation to maintain quality and to explore new opportunities to support our clients. Professors use videoconferencing to communicate with students at distant locations, delivering instruction as well offering consultation on projects, practicums, and major applied research projects.
Students use video conferencing to learn in convenient, familiar environments.
By using videoconferencing, the learning environment, though dispersed geographically, is truly interactive, allowing immediate feedback, facilitating group discussion and group participation in class projects. Students and teachers can use equipment and materials via video conferencing, just as they would in a regular classroom. Thus, the technology becomes transparent, breaking boundaries and barriers to learning. Student support services also use videoconferencing to conduct financial aid and other counseling sessions with students. The undergraduate education program regularly delivers course via video.