IDL Terms

Asynchronous – This is a learning mode in which the time of actual instruction and the reception of the instruction are different. The sender and receiver do not communicate at the same time. Some example might be taking an online course or watching a course that has been previously recorded. An individual can take the course any time, any place.

Full Mesh Unit - This interactive unit is design primarily as a content delivery unit. This unit consists of a large podium/presentation station containing the following items: a laptop, polycom video codec unit, noise canceling microphones, document camera (ELMO), VCR/DVD player, video compression unit, and Interactive whiteboards, two projectors.

Set Top Unit - This smaller unit is specifically design for content consumption. This unit usually consists of the following items: small media cart, polycom video codec unit, noise canceling microphones, one projector.

Synchronous – This is a learning mode in which the time of instruction must be the same as the reception of the instruction. Instruction and communication occurs between instructor and students at the same time, but not necessarily in the same location.