This paper presents the experience gained while using a very simple and efficient tele-teaching technique based on available systems integrated in Windows packages. In contrast to expensive, time-intensive systems that use high-end technologies, our system incorporates ordinary webcams on laptop computers, Microsoft NetMeeting online conferencing software, and remote control of a distant computer. We show the advantages of these simple resources and the student response to the teaching process for a highly sophisticated petroleum engineering class delivered to students in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany from offices in College Station, Texas. The experience over two years of tele-teaching using easily available standard internet messengers and MS Windows-integrated meeting packages has resulted in enthusiastic student acceptance and preference for our low-cost system over more expensive, complex approaches to distance learning. We include our recommendations for building a system that works efficiently yet minimizes the costs. Copyright 2009, Society of Petroleum Engineers.
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Teodoriu, C., Reinicke, K. M., & Falcone, G. (2009). Real-time long distance teaching: An overview of two years of tele-teaching between texas and Germany. In Proceedings - SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (Vol. 5, pp. 3004–3009). https://doi.org/10.2118/124748-ms
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