Remote delivery of cognitive science laboratories: A solution for small disciplines in large countries |
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| Authors: | Michael Kalish Stephan Lewandowsky Simon Dennis |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Office of High Performance Computing & Communications, National Library of Medicine, 8600 Rockville Pike, 20894 Bethesda, MD, USA;(2) Department of Health Services Administration, School of Health Related Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1675 University Blvd, 35294 Birmingham, Alabama, USA;(3) Department of Medical Student Services, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1530 3rd Ave, Birmingham, AL, USA;(4) Maisiak Associates, 5444 Grovers Ave, 85254 Scottsdale, Arizona, USA |
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| Abstract: | Numerically small disciplines can be jeopardized by geographic difficulties, if student populations at universities are small and distances between them large. This problem could be addressed, if teaching resources could be shared among several universities and students in several locations could be taught simultaneously. We present the results of a trial in simultaneous Internet and videoconferencing delivery of an introductory cognitive science laboratory. The trial relied on off-the-shelf software and hardware. Students found the delivery nearly as effective as a locally run laboratory, despite a noticeable difference in the level of interactivity between the remote and other, local laboratory classes. We discuss possible further improvements in teaching efficiency and efficacy. |
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