THE AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM

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THE AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM
(AEC)
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I. What is an Automated Electronic Classroom
(AEC)?
A.  A classroom that is comprised of up to 50
interconnected computer workstations,
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.an Instructor Station with peripherals,
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. Instructor Preparation Center,
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. and a Smartboard,
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. all connected to a router/server.
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1. Purpose of an AEC

• Optimal individualized visual and aural
  stimulation for students

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(1). Allows for maximized instructor interaction
with students
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b. Group Paced
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c. Full Distance Learning (DL) Capabilities
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B.  AEC configuration
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1. Individual student workstations include
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2. Instructor workstation includes
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3. Instructor preparation center includes
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4. Smartboard
a. Looks like a standard projection board but
works essentially like a large touch screen
your finger becomes the mouse
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C.  AEC capabilities
1. Group paced instruction
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a. Instructor led programs
(1). Instructor can view/interact with
individual students from Instructor
Station
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(a). Interaction via keyboard or microphone to
headphone
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b. Instructor can display/control
(1). Video programs
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b. Instructor can display/control
(2). Camera stand projections
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b. Instructor can display/control
(3). Scanned materials
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2. Self paced instruction
a. Student controlled and can be utilized during
group paced
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(1). Allows for both instruction .
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• All interactions with programs are logged in
  for student
• Progress/record keeping purposes

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3. Distance Learning capabilities
a. Group or self paced DL capabilities
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b. AEC can act as a source ..
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c. Students, working independently, can log on
to website for DL
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D. AEC Advantages
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1. Multi-sensory learning environment
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b. Maximized instructor interaction with students
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c. Consistency of subject matter presentation
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d. Multiple use capability, i.e. Learning
Resource Center
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