I received an invite to attend an online presentation of Open Yale, but unfortunately missed the session as I was in transit to Ohio (I’ll be delivering the keynote address on Wednesday for Ohio State University Extension Conference). The Yale initiative is interesting in that it offers course outlines, readings, transcripts, and lecture downloads. I sampled a few of the sessions. Great video quality and talented presenters. My only complaint - I’d like to interact with others who are viewing the resources. Yale faculty do not need to be involved, but allow those of us on the outside to react to course materials and dialogue with each other. I certainly appreciate these types of initiatives. Unfortunately, creating a one-way flow of information significantly misses the point of interacting online. However, as Hewlett Foundation President Brest states: “Truly, all the world is becoming a classroom”.
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That’s a great idea. I’d love to be able to talk with others who are “taking courses” through here or iTunes U. I don’t see these courses in the Yale section on iTunes you. I wonder why that is.