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Cincinnati Bell On-Line Services (CBOS) is an information services
platform provided by Cincinnati Bell Directory, Inc. a subsidiary of
Cincinnati Bell Inc.

CBOS provides the hardware and software platform for information
services to exchange and disseminate information.

The CBOS system provides several services including Tristate Online
(TSO) and Online Education (OLE').  TSO is an online computer system
offering a wealth of information ranging from recipes and sports, to
constitutional documents and medical information.  TSO also allows users
to send electronic mail, and gateway to libraries, universities, and
other interesting services via the internet.

OLE' is a distance learning product that provides an interface between
students and teachers.  Students use computers from home to complete and
send research papers and assignments electronicallly, discuss class
topics, take examinations, and ask anonymous questions. Teachers can
answer questions, post lecture notes, syllabus, or assignments at their
convenience.  OLE' is particularly useful for non-traditional students
who find it difficult to come to campus, due to family and job
constraints.

CBD is also working more closely now with schools in the K thru 12 age
group.  The CBOS platform provides the means for meaningful information
exchanges for class projects or school curriculums.  CBD welcomes any
schools who may have an interest in this area.

CBOS - Cincinnati Bell On-Line Services !

The classroom of the future today.

Ole, OnLine Interactive Education is a unique interactive system for
distance education.  By using a Macintosh or DOS/Windows computer and a
modem connected to a phone line, Ole enables students to attend courses
from their homes, dorm rooms, or even another city.

Educate more students for 30% less.

Where Ole has been used, administrators have projected savings of 30%
over the cost of delivering traditional education over a 5 year period.

Institutions can increase enrollment without expanding the physical
plant.

Ole makes it possible for the rapidly growing segment of non-traditional
students to pursue higher education.

Through continuing education, Ole allows universities to acquire
"Students for Life"

The education power tool.

Ole helps instructors use their time more effectively, allowing more
time for research and other activities that lead to academic
advancement.

Ole improves the interaction between instructors and students by
eliminating the time constraints and scheduling conflicts of office
hours.

Through bulletin boards, instructors communicate with students about
homework, stimulate discussions, and answer questions on a one-to-one
basis.

Ole passes even the most rigorous tests.

At Northern Kentucky University, over 400 students in 6 classes
participated in a semester-long Ole research study.  Half of this group
attended traditional classes while the other half attended class through
Ole.  The Ole group out- performed their control group counterparts in
virtually every category.

Two out of three students rated their overall experience as better.

Over half reported more interaction with the instructor and a better
understanding of course material.

Fifty-five percent of Ole students, compared to forty percent in the
control group, rated the instructor's attitude towards them as
excellent.

Students in the test group secured significantly more grades of A than
those in the control group (48% vs. 30%)

If you would like more information about Ole, please E-Mail Christine
Main CMAIN@CBOS.UC.EDU.

        TRISTATE ONLINE

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  2) Business Center
  3) Community Center
  4) Government Center
  5) Learning Center
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  7) Medical Arts Center
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  9) Recreation Center
 10) Science & Technology Center
 11) Teleport Terminal
 12) TSO's NEW SOFTWARE
 13) HOT and NEW Areas


