Transitioning to Distance Learning: Three Tips for Teachers
While it might seem like a different lifetime, it was not so long ago that our world was turned upside down by the emergence of
Frances Lord Pistoresi
May 15, 2020
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Distance Education: The Centralization vs. Decentralization Debate
The debate for “control” of distance education at institutions of higher learning continues. On one side, the administration side, there is a need for centralization of operations, to include course development, instructor training and development, scheduling, evaluation, and student and faculty issues. On the other side of the debate, faculty leaders (deans, department chairs, program coordinators) tend to favor decentralization.
Michael T. Eskey PhD
August 25, 2010
'Managing Online Education' Study Sheds New Light on the Operations Side of Online Programs
A survey of senior campus officials responsible for managing online and distance education programs revealed some interesting findings, including almost half of the participants not knowing whether their program is profitable.
Mary Bart
November 9, 2009
Faculty Development in Distance Education: Issues, Trends and Tips
Of the many lessons learned from the early years of distance education one of the most persistent to remain, and thankfully so, is the fact that you cannot simply pluck an instructor out of the classroom, plug him into an online course, and expect him to be effective in this new and challenging medium.
Mary Bart
November 6, 2009
Tools of Engagement: Technologies and Strategies for All Learning Styles
How do you motivate online learners?
It’s an age-old question that continues to stump online instructors as well as the managers of distance education programs trying to solve the attrition problem that continues to drag down this otherwise thriving segment of higher education.
Mary Bart
October 28, 2009
Rethinking the Distance Education Business Model
Everyone wants a blueprint for managing their distance education program, but sometimes the best thing to do may be to throw away the old business model and begin thinking about new ways to deliver and share online courses.
Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti
October 27, 2009
Four Distance Education Research Topics to Avoid
Existing distance learning research falls into several main areas. Some lend themselves to future research to expand the knowledge base, but others do not need to be revisited. Here are the distance education research topics to avoid:
Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti
December 30, 2008
Distance Education – Measuring the Benefits and Costs
In the early years, web-based distance education was looked at as a magic bullet. A relatively quick and easy way to increase revenue without a lot of additional work or expense. Like so many things in life, however, turning a profit in online distance education is easier said than done. […]
Mary Bart
November 3, 2008