Each quarter, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, broadcasts by microwave three freshman-level courses to participating high schools. Students view the courses in their high school library, and can speak with the instructor by using a microphone. Although the teacher cannot see the students at the various schools, the interactive audio system provides a lively classroom environment.
Testing is done at the respective high schools and homework.
Is mailed directly to Cal Poly Pomona. Instructional technology and distance and mediated learning at Cal Poly Pomona is referred to as Polynet. This experience was enriching and rewarding. However, it was also challenging. This paper will candidly highlight the strengths and weaknesses of distance and mediated learning from my personal experience with this pedagogical medium.