The delivery of an introductory course in computer science through the virtual classroom

Technological advances in education are contributing to a growing list of alternatives to meet the needs of the divergent student population. Televised and computerized media are allowing a continually-growing number of distant students to take better advantage of a diversified collection of educational opportunities. Efforts must be geared toward maintaining a reasonably consistent learning environment and achieving parity with on-campus programs. The delivery of competent instruction beyond pre-taped lecturing and electronic discussions is an area that must be addressed.