Student support and faculty development for online learners and instructors comes in many forms. On this web site you will find research, articles and links to resources for student support services and faculty development.
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| Online Student Services and Faculty Development Student support and faculty development for online learners and instructors comes in many forms. On this web site you will find research, articles and links to resources for student support services and faculty development. |
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Monday, June 30, 2003 A Framework for Design and Evaluation of Internet-Based Distance Learning Courses Phase One - Framework Justification, Design and Evaluation by Russell Baker Although numerous studies suggest the effectiveness of distance-learning courses to be comparable to that of traditional coursework, evaluations of e-learning course effectiveness have been based on comparison of final grades for students who took the online courses compared with grades of students who participated in classroom-based courses (Sonner, 1999). This limited basis of evaluation does not resolve the concern for the quality of education provided using internet-based delivery. “While technology has provided meaningful tools for tracking, sorting, and disseminating information, it has created unprecedented complexity, as well as a concern for the value and integrity of that information” (Karr, 2002). Additionally, decisions regarding distance learning are made in a context unfamiliar to many faculty and administrators. Resolving curriculum issues, a difficult challenge within itself, is compounded by the application of rapidly evolving technologies. Even accreditation organizations have difficulty resolving issues raised by distance learning. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation suggested the following issues need to be addressed regarding distance learning effectiveness (Eaton, 2000): What is an effective framework for distance learning? How can quality be evaluated and insured? Journal of Distance Learning Administration FD posted by Anita |
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