In the year 2000, TeleLearning will combine the capabilities of the Internet and HTML, to deliver graphical content, with highly interactive audio-conferencing. In 1999, TeleLearning can be described as Web enhanced audio-graphic instruction . When the bulk of the essential content is on the Internet, TeleLearning should probably be described as Web courses enhanced by live conversations over the phone lines. The Y2K TeleLearning course will be similar to a PowerPoint slide show plus a whiteboard capability. The key points will be on the screen along with the graphics.
Students can click through the slide show or scroll down to read the class notes.
By clicking a button, students will be able to hear a high fidelity recording of the instructor. By clicking another button, the student will move to the next screen. After 3 or four screens, students will usually be able to take an instructional review test or practice quiz . Conversational contact with a live instructor is still essential for the best learning result. When a question comes up now, the instructor can quickly flip back to the relevant screen.