Addressing Reduced Bandwidth in Virtual Classes
Question
An instructor is instructing a virtual class and a computer virus has reduced bandwidth making video and audio impossible at several locations.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action for the instructor to take?
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A. B. C. D.D.
In this scenario, the instructor is facing a situation where the bandwidth has been reduced, and video and audio are not possible at several locations. This can affect the learning experience of the participants and may hamper the achievement of the learning objectives.
The most appropriate action for the instructor to take would be to inform the learners who could not actively participate to review the recorded session. This option (D) is the most appropriate because it offers the following advantages:
- It allows learners who were not able to participate in the live session to still access the content and not miss out on the learning material.
- It does not disrupt the schedule of the course or compress the remaining sessions, which can compromise the quality of the learning experience.
- It is a cost-effective solution that does not require overnight delivery of course materials, which may incur additional costs.
Option A, "Overnight all course materials to the learners who could not participate in the recorded session," is not the best solution because it is costly, time-consuming, and may not be an effective solution if the learners need immediate access to the course materials.
Option B, "Contact the system administrator and hold the session open until the bandwidth issue is corrected," is not the best solution because it may not be possible to correct the bandwidth issue immediately, and holding the session open can disrupt the schedule of the course.
Option C, "Cancel the current session and compress the remaining sessions to finish on schedule," is not the best solution because it compromises the quality of the learning experience by compressing the remaining sessions, which can lead to learners missing out on important content or not having enough time to ask questions and engage in discussions.
Therefore, option D, "Inform the learners who could not actively participate to review the recorded session," is the most appropriate action for the instructor to take in this scenario.
