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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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