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The Various types of CCDL classes
Below is a list of the various types of CCDL classes. An overview of the class and an explanation of the tools and equipment to be used are listed for each class type.
*Please click on the links for detailed explanations regarding setup and system specifications.


Type Overview Method Tools/Equipment Specifications
Faculty-based
CCDL
In-class
Exchange
The exchange takes place during the class time. The focus of each class is on exchange,  with each exchange requiring the collaboration of two or more partner universities. The majority of classes in the course involves exchanges with partner universities. Videoconference

Oral/Text Chat
  Video Conference
System

  PC Based
Video Chat
System
  Video Conference
System

  PC Based
Video Chat
System
Out-of-Class
Exchange
Exchanges out of class time, involving small groups of participants using a chat system. In this type of exchange, participants are not involved in in-class exchanges. The topic or theme of each chat session is agreed upon by both partner universities prior to the session and each group prepares in advance. The exchange period is negotiated between partner universities. Oral/Text Chat
  PC Based
Video Chat
System

  PC Based
Video Chat
System

Asynchronous
Exchange
Participants communicate asynchronously via email and a BBS. BBS·EEmail
  An Internet connection
is essential
  LMS
(iCourse N@vi)
Videoconference
Event
The video conference system is used to hold an event once or twice per half of each semester. It is possible for a large number of participants to attend. Videoconference
  Video Conference
System
  Video Conference
System
Cyber Seminar Rather than exchange for the sake of language study, these classes focus on collaborating with overseas universities to discuss topics relating to specialized fields of study. Videoconference
  Video Conference
System
  Video Conference
System
Course-based
CCDL
Specialized
CCDL
An arrangement is made between each university for large scale exchanges to take place. An exchange method is established based on each particular partner university.
Videoconference

Oral/Text Chat
  Video Conference
System

  PC Based
Video Chat
System
  Video Conference
System

  PC Based
Video Chat
System