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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Briefly:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>When I attended the University of Minnesota more
than four decades ago, this is how many multi-section (both upper and lower
division) classes were taught:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>An instructor was chosen to teach the class based
on their ability to teach effectively. That instructor taught one class
live at the earliest section. The different sections of the class that
occurred at the same time were captured and taught via live TV feed to regular
classrooms. The sections later in the day were taught via videotape in
regular classrooms. The TVs were B/W 21" sets.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Many the lecture portions of math, language,
science classes were taught this way. It would not be unusual for a class
to have 30 sections of 30 - 40 students each. UM at that time had 42,000
students. Access to off-section time with the instructor or TAs was
provided for those needing out-of-class assistance.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>There were two main reasons for this
approach.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>1. It saved a lot of money,
something a large university can always use.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>2. By choosing the best
instructors, a high quality of instruction was achieved.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>I am told that a large number of universities now
do this.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Of course, this approach would not work for all
classes, but there are many that it did work well.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>In addition, I took a graduate course from an
instructor who had great mobility problems. We met at his house. His
house was a ways from campus and though it was a reasonable accommodation for a
very talented disabled person, it did present problems for students, many of
whom were poor and had no means of transportation except legs.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>With present technology (cheap video cams,
interactive intranet and internet connections) there is no reason that some or
perhaps many of UI or WSU classes could be taught by instructors from their
homes. Students could also access the lectures via streaming video at
times best for them. Of course, instructors need to provide in-person
access and do other activities where their presence would be required on campus
at times. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>I understand some other universities are doing
just this. In addition to streaming video, the classes are made
available as video Podcasts.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>In well designed business systems, accounts
receivable and payable as well as a lot of general ledger work can be done by
telecommuting as well as design work, production scheduling, etc.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>In the early 1970s, I was once disabled for two
months while working for a computer service branch of a large
company. By using the telephone and with the aid of a old, slow 30 cps
terminal and an acoustic coupler, I was able to do a large part my normal job
duties from house where I lived.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Working at home demands a great deal of
discipline not only to get the work done, but to avoid having the work over take
one's life. It can be done. And we can learn to do it well, when
motivated.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>W.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>----- Original Message ----- </FONT>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>From: "lfalen" <</FONT><A
href="mailto:lfalen@turbonet.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>lfalen@turbonet.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>To: "Tom Hansen" <</FONT><A
href="mailto:idahotom@hotmail.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>idahotom@hotmail.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>;
<</FONT><A href="mailto:deco@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>deco@moscow.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>; <</FONT><A
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>vision2020@moscow.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:54
AM</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Panel Rejects Day-Care
Rules</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana><BR><FONT size=2></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>> Ask Wayne, He brought the subject up. In any case with things that
can be done by computer, you can live any where even Timbuktu.<BR>> <BR>>
Roger<BR>> -----Original message-----<BR>> From: "Tom Hansen" </FONT><A
href="mailto:idahotom@hotmail.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>idahotom@hotmail.com</FONT></A><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2>> Date:
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:31:53 -0800<BR>> To: </FONT><A
href="mailto:lfalen@turbonet.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>lfalen@turbonet.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>, </FONT><A
href="mailto:deco@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>deco@moscow.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>, </FONT><A
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>vision2020@moscow.com</FONT></A><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Panel Rejects Day-Care Rules<BR>> <BR>>>
Roger Falen stated:<BR>>> <BR>>> "Working from hone is great and
would be a plus for everyone."<BR>>> <BR>>> And just what
work-at-home opportunities are there here in Vandalville, <BR>>>
Roger?<BR>>> <BR>>> I mean other than opening a day care
center.<BR>>> <BR>>> Tom Hansen<BR>>> <BR>>>
<BR>>> >From: lfalen <</FONT><A
href="mailto:lfalen@turbonet.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>lfalen@turbonet.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>><BR>>>
>Reply-To: lfalen <</FONT><A href="mailto:lfalen@turbonet.com"><FONT
face=Verdana size=2>lfalen@turbonet.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>><BR>>> >To: "Art Deco" <</FONT><A
href="mailto:deco@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>deco@moscow.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>, "Vision 2020"
<</FONT><A href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>vision2020@moscow.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>><BR>>> >Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Panel Rejects Day-Care
Rules<BR>>> >Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:16:25 -0800<BR>>>
><BR>>> >Wayne<BR>>> >Working from hone is great and would
be a plus for everyone.<BR>>> ><BR>>> >Roger<BR>>>
>-----Original message-----<BR>>> >From: "Art Deco" </FONT><A
href="mailto:deco@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>deco@moscow.com</FONT></A><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>>
>Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:03:21 -0800<BR>>> >To: "Vision 2020"
</FONT><A href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>vision2020@moscow.com</FONT></A><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>>
>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Panel Rejects Day-Care Rules<BR>>>
><BR>>> > > Roger writes:<BR>>> > ><BR>>> >
> "The statements by some Republicans that the voted against the day
care<BR>>> > > bill, because mothers should stay at home is
ridiculous. In an ideal <BR>>> >world<BR>>> > > that would
be desirable."<BR>>> > ><BR>>> > > Why in an ideal
world, it is the just the mothers that stay home? Why <BR>>>
>not<BR>>> > > let the families choose, if they can afford to
live on one salary, which<BR>>> > > parent stays home?<BR>>>
> ><BR>>> > > Why not make it a national/state/local policy to
promote much broader <BR>>> >use of<BR>>> > > the work from
home concept? We now have the hardware and software<BR>>> > >
technology that would allow parts of many jobs to be done at home.
<BR>>> >Besides<BR>>> > > allowing more time for parents to
spend with their families, such a<BR>>> > > workforce shift would
save gasoline, etc.<BR>>> > ><BR>>> > > W.<BR>>>
> ><BR>>> > ><BR>>> > > ----- Original Message
-----<BR>>> > > From: "lfalen" <</FONT><A
href="mailto:lfalen@turbonet.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>lfalen@turbonet.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>><BR>>>
> > To: "Ellen Roskovich" <</FONT><A
href="mailto:gussie443@hotmail.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>gussie443@hotmail.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>;
<</FONT><A href="mailto:thansen@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>thansen@moscow.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>;<BR>>>
> > <</FONT><A href="mailto:suehovey@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>suehovey@moscow.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>;
<</FONT><A href="mailto:graylex@yahoo.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>graylex@yahoo.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana size=2>>; <</FONT><A
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com"><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>vision2020@moscow.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Verdana><FONT
size=2>><BR>>> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:12
AM<BR>>> > > Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Panel Rejects Day-Care
Rules<BR>>> > ><BR>>> > ><BR>>> > > >I am
glad you brought up on site day care. This is something I have<BR>>>
> > >thought was a good idea for a long time for those companies that
are <BR>>> >big<BR>>> > > >enough to do it. Obviously
small companies can not. The statements by <BR>>> >some<BR>>>
> > >Republicans that the voted against the day care bill, because
mothers<BR>>> > > >should stay at home is ridiculous. In an ideal
world that would be<BR>>> > > >desirable. There are many
circumstances where that is not feasible. <BR>>> >Single<BR>>>
> > >working mothers are only one example. Day care is needed and they
need <BR>>> >to<BR>>> > > >be safe. Some allowances
should be made for babysitter, but <BR>>> >professional<BR>>>
> > >day care centers at least need some minimal rules to insure the
kids <BR>>> >are<BR>>> > > >not put in harms
way.<BR>>> > > ><BR>>> > > >
Roger<BR></FONT></FONT></BODY></HTML>