A Model for Online Instruction and Faculty Assessment

2010 ◽  
pp. 10-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Thomas Shaw ◽  
Thomas M. Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Course Development ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Faculty Assessment ◽  
Doctoral Level ◽  
University Of Phoenix ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Electronic Collaboration ◽  
E Learning ◽  
On Line ◽  
The University

Differing methods of course development can lead to widely varying results. The University of Phoenix develops courses for both on-campus and on-line (e-learning) delivery, using electronic collaboration as well as in-person teamings. Course developers at the University rigorously measure feedback about course materials, and revise courses based on learners’ input. This paper describes a model for developing and delivering e-learning doctoral-level curricula based on current research and a learner needs analyses. Suggestions for further improvements and surprising results about the most effective method for deriving E-learning materials are explored.

A New Model for OnLine Doctoral Course Development with Faculty Quality Assessment

2009 ◽  
pp. 1719-1730
Author(s):  
Thomas M. Schmidt ◽  
Michael Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Needs Analysis ◽  
Course Development ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
New Model ◽  
Doctoral Level ◽  
University Of Phoenix ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Electronic Collaboration ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

Differing methods of course development can lead to widely varying results. The University of Phoenix develops courses for both on-campus and online (e-learning) delivery, using electronic collaboration as well as in-person teamings. Course developers at the university rigorously measure feedback about course materials, and revise courses based on learners’ input. This article describes a model for developing and delivering e-learning doctoral-level curricula based on current research and a learner needs analysis. Suggestions for further improvements and surprising results about the most effective method for deriving e-learning materials are explored.

Computer-assisted learning in undergraduate psychiatry (CAL-PSYCH): evaluation of a pilot programme

2003 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allys Guerandel ◽  
Kevin Malone ◽  
Patrick Felle
Keyword(s):  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Attendance Rates ◽  
Computer Assisted Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Feedback Questionnaire ◽  
E Learning ◽  
On Line ◽  
The University

AbstractObjectives: To introduce and evaluate a computer assisted learning programme in undergraduate psychiatry (CAL-PSYCH).Methods: An interactive e-learning environment was created within the University College Dublin portal to assist students in acquiring the necessary skills in undergraduate psychiatry. The pilot phase consisted of providing their lectures on-line on the interactive site. Data were gathered from the last group of students in 2001 (pre-CAL-PSYCH) and the first group of students using CAL-PSYCH in 2002. We included assessment of percentage of students accessing the site, attendance rates at face-to-face lectures and tutorials, and also a feedback questionnaire from students who accessed the site.Results: All responders had used CAL-PSYCH. Students gave higher ratings for quality and interactivity of lectures compared with the pre-CAL-PSYCH curriculum. Students also expressed enthusiasm about CAL-PSYCH and encouraged us to develop it further.Conclusions: Computer-assisted learning environments such as CAL-PSYCH provide the opportunity to bring modern e-learning techniques to medical education, and may provide a new model for life-long learning in medicine.

Aspects of e-Learning in a University

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 43-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Manning ◽  
Lily Wong ◽  
Arthur Tatnall
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Teaching Resources ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
E Learning ◽  
On Line ◽  
Adoption Decisions ◽  
The University ◽  
On Line Learning

Most universities make use of e-learning facilities to manage and deliver on-line learning. Many universities have adopted an approach to teaching and the delivery of course content that combines traditional face-to-face delivery with online teaching resources: a blended learning approach. Many factors act to determine how online learning is adopted, accepted, and the balance between online and face-to-face delivery is formed. In this paper, the authors suggest that educational technology adoption decisions are made at three levels: strategic decisions are made by the university to implement a particular package, and then individual academics made adoption decisions regarding those aspects of the package they will use in their teaching and how they will use them. They also make a decision on the balance they will have between on-line and face-to-face teaching. This article questions how decisions are made to adopt one e-learning package rather than another. The authors then examine how individual academics relate to this technology once it is adopted and make use of it to deliver some or all of their teaching and determine the appropriate blend.

scholarly journals Enhancement of prosthetics and orthotics learning and teaching through e-Learning technology and methodology

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. S. Wong ◽  
E. D. Lemaire ◽  
A. K. L. Leung ◽  
M. F. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Training ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Interactive Approach ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
E Learning ◽  
On Line ◽  
Demonstration Video ◽  
The University

A Write-Once Publish-Everywhere model was used to create and deliver on-line clinical training and education for undergraduate prosthetics and orthotics students. This project consisted of three phases: developing multimedia learning and teaching tools, integrating these tools into the curriculum (combination of e-Leaming and live practical sessions), and evaluating the outcomes. Video-based multimedia contents were captured and integrated with graphic, audio and text into a PowerPoint presentation software format. The web-based content was integrated into the WebCT platform for course management. Questionnaires were used to obtain student feedback on this e-Learning approach. Results were compared within the prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) programme, with other Health Sciences programmes, and overall with the University. P&O student responses were significantly higher than other groups for career relevance and problem solving. Qualitative feedback indicated that students appreciated the easy access, integrated and interactive approach of the text materials, concise PowerPoint presentation, demonstration video and the online case discussion via the WebCT platform. Educators appreciated the ability easily to maintain contents and publish the modules across multiple media without recreating the contents.

Evaluation in the course development process

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kris Van de Poel ◽  
Jessica Gasiorek
Keyword(s):  
Development Process ◽  
First Year ◽  
Course Development ◽  
First Year Writing ◽  
Minimal Impact ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Writing Course ◽  
The University

Evaluation is a critical but frequently underutilized part of the (language) course development process. Instructors’ reasons for avoiding it vary, but often include the concern that conducting evaluations will draw time and attention away from course content. Using All Write, a first-year writing course at the University of Antwerp, as a case study, this article shows how mechanisms for feedback and evaluation can be incorporated into course materials with minimal impact, as well as demonstrates the benefits of evaluation as both a validation process and a guide for course revision. Moreover, it will show how the stakeholders, primarily learners, but also teachers, may be drawn into the process and potentially benefit from it.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF LEARNING MODEL REQUIREMENTSWRITING ACADEMIC BASED ON-LEARNING MOODLE

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-105
Author(s):  
Santi Oktarina ◽  
Emzir Emzir ◽  
Zainal Rafli
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Personality Development ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Course Development ◽  
Student Group ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Principles Of Learning

This study aims to find out how the learning model of moodle-based academic writing in Indonesian subjects required by students at Sriwijaya University in terms of students and lecturers. The method used in this study is research and development (Research and Development as proposed by Borg and Gall.Teknik data collection in the analysis of this need is a questionnaire, library review, interviews, and focus group discussion.The results show first, an instructional model of academic writing in the Moodle-based Indonesian language should refer to the Signs of Group Work Subjects Personality development in universities, the principle -The principle of learning based on KKNI, the principle of learning to write, and the principle of learning E-Learning.Second, the results showed that the shortcomings contained in the learning of academic writing in Indonesian language courses caused this lesson does not refer to Student Group Conduct Signs Personality development in universities, principles of learning based on KKNI, and the principle of learning to write maximally In addition, most lecturers do not use E-Learning learning that has been facilitated by the university. Third, the results of the study show that the learning model of academic writing in Indonesian language is needed is a learning model that applies the principles of learning in accordance with KKNI, the principles of learning to write, and the principles of E-Learning learning by adapting to the characteristics of the language courses Indonesia for college. Meanwhile, Rambu-Rambu Group Implementation Course Development of personality in universities must be adjusted in order to meet the needs of students in academic writing learning in universities.

Aspects of e-Learning in a University

2012 ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
Karen Manning ◽  
Lily Wong ◽  
Arthur Tatnall
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Teaching Resources ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
E Learning ◽  
On Line ◽  
Adoption Decisions ◽  
The University ◽  
On Line Learning

Most universities make use of e-learning facilities to manage and deliver on-line learning. Many universities have adopted an approach to teaching and the delivery of course content that combines traditional face-to-face delivery with online teaching resources: a blended learning approach. Many factors act to determine how online learning is adopted, accepted, and the balance between online and face-to-face delivery is formed. In this paper, the authors suggest that educational technology adoption decisions are made at three levels: strategic decisions are made by the university to implement a particular package, and then individual academics made adoption decisions regarding those aspects of the package they will use in their teaching and how they will use them. They also make a decision on the balance they will have between on-line and face-to-face teaching. This article questions how decisions are made to adopt one e-learning package rather than another. The authors then examine how individual academics relate to this technology once it is adopted and make use of it to deliver some or all of their teaching and determine the appropriate blend.

A Case in Customizing E-Learning

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Neville ◽  
Ciara Heavin ◽  
Eoin Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Interactive System ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Part Time ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Physical Barriers ◽  
On Line ◽  
The University ◽  
Different Characteristics

Organizational change in today's competitive landscape is no longer just an option, but a fundamental strategy for success. In order to be the premier player in this type of competitive landscape, customer focus has to become a priority, and bearing this in mind both academia and competitive organizations have one key objective in common. Their current focus is on implementing successful support systems in order to meet their end-users’ needs. As early as 1995, University College Cork (a Third-level Irish university) introduced on-line support to provide learning material for students ranging from full/part-time undergraduates and postgraduates to distance-learners. However, students identified a need for more support, the type that only a more interactive system can provide. This paper focuses on the evolution of e-learning and learning management systems (LMS) in considering e-learning as the academic equivalent to the customer relationship management (CRM) challenge. This research outlines the different characteristics necessary for the successful management of the learning process and the support needed by students, through the investigation of current research and the analysis of the case environment. It also highlights the potential of the system to overcome the physical barriers of the traditional classroom aligning the key critical factors necessary for e-learning with those of CRM. Through the adoption of the CRM philosophy, the system presented here strengthened its link between the different actors and additionally provided the university with a more in-depth view of its target audience.

scholarly journals Developing a cultural syllabus for business language e-learning materials

ReCALL ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
PAMELA ROGERSON-REVELL
Keyword(s):  
Language Skills ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
E Learning ◽  
On Line ◽  
Line Technology ◽  
Key Aspects

The increasing emphasis on ‘e-learning’ in all sectors of education, including vocational and professional domains, offers great potential to provide interactive, up-dateable multimedia materials which allow greater flexibility of access and use. This paper reports on an EU-funded, e-learning project which aims to exploit on-line technology to develop intercultural business and language skills for European managers in the construction industy. It advocates an integrated approach to language and culture training, describing how a ‘cultural syllabus’ was designed to develop users’ understanding of key aspects of European work culture and practices alongside their professional language skills. The resulting matrix syllabus incorporates insights from theoretical frameworks together with factual information and authentic accounts of cross cultural work experiences. It argues that the growing demand for on-line learning materials needs to be matched by great attention to quality of course and materials design so that technology enhances, rather than detracts from, content and pedagogy.

The Perfect Blend?

2010 ◽  
pp. 132-144
Author(s):  
Roberto Di Scala
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Multimedia Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Course Content ◽  
E Learning ◽  
On Line ◽  
Basic Features ◽  
The University

This chapter tackles the implementation of the way online courses of English language are structured within the on-line degree courses of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy. Moving from a double theoretical framework grounded on the links between e-learning and communication and between e-learning and multimedia learning, The author will outline the basic features of the course the author is currently teaching. Besides the standard tools provided by the university platform (the course portal and forum and the course content slides), he has added some ‘external’ tools to offer students further possibilities to interact and take an active role in the learning environment which thus becomes actually ‘blended.’ By making practice of the language through posting comments on a dedicated blog and by exchanging impressions and making queries at a number of Skype-mediated meetings, instructor and students can further interact and create a stronger ‘studying community.’

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