Evaluation of Information Technology to Support Distance Sharing and Learning211 between and among Federal Region VII State Transportation Agencies, Region FHWA 211 Offices, and Major Transportation Research Universities

摘要

Distance sharing and learning is the use of communication technology to enable211u001eand improve the exchange of knowledge and information among persons at widely 211u001eseparate locations. Examples of distance sharing and learning include 211u001evideoconferences, seminars, and courses; Internet World Wide Web (WWW) 211u001econferences and threaded discussion groups; and electronic communication and data 211u001etransfer capabilities such as e-mail and file transfer protocol (FTP). The goal 211u001eof this project was to investigate the possible benefits of improved distance 211u001esharing among major transportation stakeholders in Region VII, identify current 211u001eand future applications of and needs for distance sharing technology, and develop 211u001erecommendations for meeting these distance sharing needs. The project will result 211u001ein a report identifying the benefits of distance sharing, needs for improved 211u001edistance sharing capabilities among major transportation shareholders in the 211u001eregion, and recommendations for meeting these needs under use, cost, and 211u001eperformance expectations identified by the stakeholders. These recommendations 211u001ewill be brought to the attention of state transportation agency directors for 211u001econsideration and implementation in the region.