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New Service Utilizes Videoconferencing for Easy Access to
London Academic Expertise
An innovative service, launched in March 2005 enables
educational institutions and corporate organizations worldwide to
access the immense pool of academic and professional expertise
concentrated in London, UK via videoconferencing.
Today, many US and European universities resort to opening and
maintaining campuses in London, one of the most expensive cities
in the world, to enable their students access to the wealth of
experiences and teaching resources that the city offers.
In business, the advantages of professional and executive
education are undermined by the significant travel and living
costs combined with the prolonged absence of key employees from
the work place.
According to the research conducted by the British Council, in
fast developing economies like China and India the demand for
highly experienced tutors and lecturers critically exceeds
supply, affecting the realization of economic development to its
full potential.
Teaching quality has also been a major concern. UNESCO states
that "Faced with an unprecedented teacher shortage, some
countries are now turning to low-paid, poorly trained
teachers."
Addressing these issues, BridgesEducation
(www.bridgeseducation.org) uses videoconferencing to deliver a
wide range of lectures, seminars and programs designed and
presented by hundreds of high-profile speakers from leading UK
universities, research centers and companies.
This system not only ensures high academic standards, but also
offers clear financial benefits. "It's a win-win situation," says
Kemi Pearce from the Advisory Centre for Education, "We avoid
costly travel, hotels and living expenses whilst we retain the
energy and interactivity of live delivery."
Many in education have experienced videoconferencing in the
past with different levels of success, resulting in hundreds of
unused facilities on campuses around the world. But the
technology has come a long way since it was introduced in the
early 90s. Today it is not only much more affordable, reliable
and interactive; it also offers features such as computer
presentations, online broadcast and audience participation from
multiple locations at one time.
Michelle Grant, development officer at BridgesEducation, is
optimistic about global access to high quality tuition. "At
present a few major centers offer a considerable proportion of
academic and professional expertise. Now, with the help of
technology, the location will become less and less relevant."
It may take time for traditional education providers to
realize the power of technology to its full potential, but by
using videoconferencing as its main method of delivery,
BridgesEducation marks the beginning of a new era.
Stas Spector is a specialist in distance learning technology
at the Advisory Centre for Education in London.
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