Synchronous remote classroom connecting K-12 schools in developed and undeveloped areas: A case study from China

Abstract

The shortage of high-quality teachers is the crux for the undeveloped areas to improve education quality. With the development of digital technology and the Internet, Synchronous Remote Class (SRC) is one of the methods to solve this problem. SRC uses the video conferencing system to connect K-12 classes in developed and undeveloped areas to share the high-quality teacher’s class with cyber face-to-face communication between classes. This chapter introduces the case of Chengdu NO. 7 online school in which the SRC model is developed and used to help classes in rural areas.