Observations from Using Two Modes of Teaching Undergraduate Computer Architecture

The authors present observations from using two modes of teach-ing undergraduate computer architecture. Two sections were taught differently: one section was taught using a traditional classroom setup, while the other section was taught in a class-room equipped for distance education. In the latter, students had the option of attending live lectures on campus, or viewing either live or archived lectures through the Web. The authors analyze and present data gathered from tracking facilities of the online course management tools used to deliver the course. The authors conclude that, overall, the time students spent accessing online lectures is not a significant factor to their final grades. Keywords Teaching methods, teaching materials, web-based learning, evaluating learning and teaching, online course delivery and management