The Delhi University is all set to launch an online classroom on January 31 where teachers sitting at a distance can give lectures and notes to students with the help of computers, LCD projectors, cameras and electronic slates.

The objective behind this initiative is to provide a regular class environment to students through the use of technology. The only thing that is different is the fact that the teacher is at a distance and not physically in front of students and so, will make use of electronic slates instead of blackboards.

However, the teachers will remain as accessible as before since there will be cameras at both ends, so the students can see the teacher and vice versa. In case the former have a problem, they can either raise their hands as they normally do in a classroom or can press a button on their personal computer.

But perhaps the biggest advantage of this system will be the fact that since the entire teaching procedure will be recorded, all those who were not able to attend a class some day could go back and see the recording the next day to make up for what they missed.