Distance Learning and University Effectiveness

by Howard, Caroline; Schenk, Karen; Discenza, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781591402213
• ISBN10: 1591402212
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Information Science Pub

Summary

Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with information and communication technologies (ICTs) as related to education. From discussing new and innovative educational paradigms and learning models resulting from ICTs to addressing future student needs and international issues, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the paradigm, teaching, technology and other changes that may be required of universities to remain in the new competitive marketplace of online learning.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Caroline Howard, Techknowledge-E Systems, USA
Karen Schenk, K.D. Schenk and Associates Consulting, USA
Richard Discenza, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA
Section I: Strategies and Paradigms
Chapter I. How Distance Programs will Affect Students, Courses, Faculty and Institutional Futures	1	(20)
Murray Turoff, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
Richard Discenza, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA
Caroline Howard, Techknowledge-E Systems, USA
Chapter II. Design Levels for Distance and Online Learning	21	(34)
Judith V. Boettcher, Designing for Learning, USA
Chapter III. E-Moderating in Higher Education	55	(24)
Gilly Salmon, Open University Business School, United Kingdom
Chapter IV. Community-Based Distributed Learning in a Globalized	79	(20)
Elizabeth Wellburn, Royal Roads University, Canada
Gregory Claeys, Aboriginal Development Consultants, Canada
Section II: Course Development Instruction and Quality Issues
Chapter V. Online Course Design Principles	99	(20)
Lance J. Richards, Texas A&M University, USA
Kim E. Dooley, Texas A&M University, USA
James R. Lindner, Texas A&M University, USA
Chapter VI. Theory and Practice for Distance Education: A Heuristic Model for the Virtual Classroom	119	(25)
Charles E. Beck, University of' Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA
Gary R. Schornack, University of Colorado at Denver, USA
Chapter VII. Looking for Indicators of Success for Distance Education	144	(19)
Wm. Benjamin Martz, Jr., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA
Venkateshwar K. Reddy, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA
Karen Sangermano, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA
Chapter VIII. Online Assessment in Higher Education: Strategies to Systematically Evaluate Student Learning	163
Elizabeth A. Buchanan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
Chapter IX. Assessing the Impact of Internet Testing: Lower Perceived Performance	117	(73)
Wm. Benjamin Martz, Jr., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA
Morgan M. Shepherd, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA
Chapter X. Modular Web-Based Teaching and Learning Environments as a Way to Improve E-Learning	190	(23)
Oliver Kamin, University of Göttingen, Germany
Symja Hagenhoff, University of Göttingen, Germany
Chapter XI. The Effect of Culture on Email Use: Implications for Distance Learning	213	(22)
Jonathan Frank, Suffolk University, Boston, USA
Janet Toland, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Karen Schenk, K.D. Schenk and Associates Consulting, USA
Section III: Building an Organization for Successful Distance Educations Programs
Chapter XII. A Strategy to Expand the University Education Paradigm	235	(18)
Richard Ryan, University of Oklahoma, USA
Chapter XIII. Return on Investment for Distance Education Offerings: Developing a Cost Effective Model	253	(25)
Evan T. Robinson, Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy, USA
Chapter XIV. Financing Expensive Technologies in an Era of Decreased Funding: Think Big ... Start Small ... and Build Fast	278	(24)
Yair Levy, Florida International University, USA
Michelle M. Rainim, MIS Consultant, USA
Chapter XV. Education Networks: Expected Market- and Cost Oriented Benefits	302	(20)
Svenja Hagenhoff, Georg-August-University Goettingen, Germany
Michaela Knust, Georg-August-University Goettingen, Germany
Chapter XVI. Supplemental Web Sites: An Innovative Use of Information Technology for Instructional Delivery	322	(18)
Malini Krishnamurthi, California State University, Fullerton, USA
About the Authors	340	(9)
Index	349