Virtual University Physics

• Phy231c and Phy232c at MSU

• Enrollment: Fall 97: 32, Spring 98: 94

• No lectures, no textbook

• All materials in LectureOnline

• Asynchronous interaction with students via e-mail (~1000/semester)

• Synchronous interaction via chat-room and (physical) help-room

• Instructor spends more one-on-one time with students

  • No lecture, no homework grading, minimal grade database maintenance
  • Time savings result in more office hours and student contact

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