Distance Learning Technology based on NetOp Virtual Classrooms

Abstract

Moldova as New Independent State from Eastern Europe is on the phase of establishing integrated physical connectivity structures, capable to provide Internet access points for higher and medium education schools. The information about the project of Distance Learning Infrastructure (DLI) of new Research and Education Networked Association of Moldova (RENAM) is presented. Details of implementation of the concept of Virtual Classrooms are discussed. RENAM joins a number of education universities, colleges, scientific research institutes and Academy of Sciences of Moldova using TCP/IP-based physical WAN that gives the possibility to share educational Intranet/Internet databases and resources. The Danware"s NetOp School facilities with a combination of web publishing resources, e-mail, FTP, Multimedia streaming had been tested and selected as main base for RENAM"s DLI.