Workshops Concentrate on Distance Learning

AT&T's Center for Excellence in Distance Learning (CEDL) and three leading universities announced a complete curriculum of "how to do it" workshops to broaden distance-learningtraining skills for videoconferencing customers.CEDL and the Distance Learning Alliance members -- Indiana University, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Wisconsin-Extension -- collaboratively produce materialsto make distance learning as effective as classroom learning for corporations and schools.The first workshop concentrates on basic techniques needed for effective design, delivery and implementation of videoconferencing in corporate, university and K-12 environments.The advanced workshop g'es beyond fundamentals and looks at videoconferencing potential in depth.The third workshop addresses issues such as staffing, program design, technical applications, internal promotion, budgeting and quality. A 200-page implementation guidebook isavailable separately.AT&T's CEDL and the University Alliance designed the workshops for AT&T customers who are planning distance learning solutions. Each 16-hour workshop costs $795 and includesall course materials. For more information, call (800) 590-CEDL. Or, to learn more about AT&T's Visual Solutions products, call (800) VIDEO-GO.

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