Developing a Quality Distance Learning Program in a Comprehensive Community College

2011 ◽  
pp. 158-173
Author(s):  
Stephanie J. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Teaching Online ◽  
Faculty Teaching ◽  
Distance Learning Program

Community colleges offer a variety of distance learning opportunities and continue to invest in technologies that better serve their students. This case study focuses on the experiences of Big State Community College and its progression from a few faculty teaching online courses to a distance learning program that supports greater than 25% of institutional enrollments. It explores the challenges of ensuring that Big State Community College’s evolving distance learning program promotes student success and is of a quality that reflects positively on the institution.

scholarly journals Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalil M. Dirani ◽  
Seung Won Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Distance Learning Program

This case study explores an open distance learning program offered by the Information Technology and Computing (ITC) department at AOUJ, a major university in Jordan. It provides an overview of e-learning in the Arab region and explores factors that affect ODL quality in the Arab Open University in Jordan (AOUJ). The research utilized a qualitative approach, which included five lengthy semi-structured interviews with the program director, two instructors, and three students. Three important conclusions can be drawn from the study about e-learning in the Arab region: (1) the existence of adverse conditions, (2) the presence of strong instructional practices, and (3) the need to improve administrative support.

I Have a Story to Tell You

2016 ◽  
pp. 44-70
Author(s):  
Serra Inci Celebi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Teaching Methodologies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Distance Learning Program ◽  
Qualitative Part ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
High Uncertainty

The current study was conducted to learn the factors affecting students' satisfaction in distance learning (DL) and to understand students' perceptions of the barriers to their studies. The study consists of two parts: qualitative and quantitative. In the quantitative part, survey was used, and in the qualitative part, case study was used. The research covers the academic year of 2012-13. The results reveals students' perspectives, expectations, experiences, and satisfaction about the newly established distance learning program and based on these give important notes and suggest to redesign and rethink teaching methodologies in distance education especially in high uncertainty avoidance cultures like Turkey.

I Have a Story to Tell You

2016 ◽  
pp. 1426-1452
Author(s):  
Serra Inci Celebi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Teaching Methodologies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Distance Learning Program ◽  
Qualitative Part ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
High Uncertainty

The current study was conducted to learn the factors affecting students' satisfaction in distance learning (DL) and to understand students' perceptions of the barriers to their studies. The study consists of two parts: qualitative and quantitative. In the quantitative part, survey was used, and in the qualitative part, case study was used. The research covers the academic year of 2012-13. The results reveals students' perspectives, expectations, experiences, and satisfaction about the newly established distance learning program and based on these give important notes and suggest to redesign and rethink teaching methodologies in distance education especially in high uncertainty avoidance cultures like Turkey.

Learning Technology Management While Teaching Technology Management

2000 ◽  
pp. 39-60
Author(s):  
Linda L. Brennan ◽  
Victoria E. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Technology Management ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Master Of Science ◽  
Trial Basis ◽  
Distance Learning Program

This case study presents an evaluation pilot of a technology-enabled service, specifically a distance learning program at a university. The primary intent of the case is to illustrate the management of a trial evaluation of an information technology and the need for explicit criteria considering multiple technical and organizational factors. The secondary purpose of the case is to share the learning specific to the administration and delivery of a distance learning program using various media. The distance learning program was conducted on a trial basis with 16 students in a 13-course, 18-month Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) program. Compressed video and Internet-based technologies were used for course delivery, in addition to limited on-site instruction. The case study describes the motivation and progression of the trial, up to the point when a decision had to be made about continuing the program beyond the trial. The experience is considered from multiple perspectives, specifically those of the school administration, faculty, and students. Positive and negative aspects are highlighted to lay the groundwork for analysis at the decision point.

Learning Technology Management While Teaching Technology Management

2000 ◽  
pp. 109-123
Author(s):  
Linda L. Brennan ◽  
Victoria E. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Technology Management ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Master Of Science ◽  
Trial Basis ◽  
Distance Learning Program

This case study presents an evaluation pilot of a technology-enabled service, specifically a distance learning program at a university. The primary intent of the case is to illustrate the management of a trial evaluation of an information technology and the need for explicit criteria considering multiple technical and organizational factors. The secondary purpose of the case is to share the learning specific to the administration and delivery of a distance learning program using various media. The distance learning program was conducted on a trial basis with 16 students in a 13-course, 18-month Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) program. Compressed video and Internet-based technologies were used for course delivery, in addition to limited on-site instruction. The case study describes the motivation and progression of the trial, up to the point when a decision had to be made about continuing the program beyond the trial. The experience is considered from multiple perspectives, specifically those of the school administration, faculty, and students. Positive and negative aspects are highlighted to lay the groundwork for analysis at the decision point.

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