SOIASIA Project: A New and Effective Distance Learning Environment for Internet Developing Area Utilizing the Satellite Link
Shoko Mikawa, KEIO University
and
Jun Takei, JSAT Corporation
This paper describes a distance learning environment using the Internet via satellite in Asian regions where Internet infrastructure is insufficient. The merit of distance learning is that students can receive cutting edge lectures from professors all over the world. For those areas with sufficient Internet infrastructure, there would be no problem receiving these kinds of lectures. However, it is difficult for countries with insufficient Internet infrastructure to receive them. The SOI (School of Internet) ASIA project proposes and demonstrates a distance learning environment utilizing satellite links as an Internet infrastructure that can be quickly installed with low cost for those areas.
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Satellites Address the Digital Divide
Fall 2003
Current Development
Distance Education
p. 1, p. 2, p. 3News Gathering
p. 1, p. 2, p. 3Internet Training
Social and Cultural Issues
Technological Issues
Critical Perspectives
