International Course Offerings Richard Anderson Department of Computer Science and Engineering University of Washington

International Course Offerings Offerings of courses at institutions in other countries Basis for educational and research collaborations Examples Masters’ course in Computing and the Developing World offered between UW and Lahore University of Management Science, Pakistan by internet based video conferencing Tutored Video Instruction offering of UW undergraduate algorithms course at Beihang University, Beijing

Live, video conferenced class Three site masters level course UW, MS, LUMS Once a week, 6:30-9:30 pm 6:30 – 9:30 am in Pakistan Internet based video conferencing ConferenceXP Classroom Presenter Lectures originate from all sites Substantial audio interaction between sites

Tutored Video Instruction Recorded lectures from UW algorithms class Classes delivered by facilitators in China Stop video for discussion Conduct classroom activities Key components UW Instructor visits Training and support material Innovation by facilitators Course remained a Beihang offering Culture Materials in English, discussion Chinese Very interactive class

Summary Opportunistic projects Came about from existing connections Have not attempted to convert them to programs Built on top of substantial experience with remote course offerings Other examples less successful All participants had interests in courses succeeding Technology and pedagogy both very important Sufficient resources to make the technologies work Continual testing of technology Training of participants Specific pedagogical goal Create an interactive class International courses create opportunity for broader collaboration