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Carl R. Seaquist, Nicole Tunmire, and James Valles
      Texas Tech University

Inquiry-based Learning and Distance Education

Last academic year, the authors taught a two-semester asynchronous online course on the topology of the real line based on a sequence of definitions, problems, and theorems created by J. R. Boyd and G. R. Gordh. 

First, the presentation will outline the use of technology to present material, collect student input, manage class interactions, and assess individual progress. Next we will focus on the various challenges encountered and how they were addressed.

Finally, learning from this experience we propose a set of guidelines for future online courses using inquiry based learning.