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The Effect of New Technology

How does new technology change content input for students generally?

The Nomadic Learner

Why is this generation of students often referred to as "nomadic" learners?

Technology Applications

What are the two main technology applications and uses that influence this characterization of today's students?

Internet Changes

What specific changes has the Internet brought to computer mediation of the instructional process?

Blended Learning Opportunities

In addition to retaining the face-to-face sessions with students, what other opportunity does hybrid or blended learning offer students?

How Much Technological Expertise Does It Take?

Developers of online courses do not have to be technological wizards. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

How Much Technological Expertise Does It Take?

Developers of online courses do not have to be technological wizards. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

The Time Invested for an Online Course

The time invested to develop a quality online course is less than the time required to develop the same course for a traditional classroom delivery. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

The Time Invested for an Online Course

The time invested to develop a quality online course is less than the time required to develop the same course for a traditional classroom delivery. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

Is Cheating the Same?

We should not be concerned about students cheating in an online environment; they may cheat in traditional classes as well. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

Is Cheating the Same?

We should not be concerned about students cheating in an online environment; they may cheat in traditional classes as well. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

Is Cheating the Same?

We should not be concerned about students cheating in an online environment; they may cheat in traditional classes as well. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

The Look and Feel of an Online Course

The look and feel of an online course is as important as the knowledge and skills it is designed to impart. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

The Look and Feel of an Online Course

The look and feel of an online course is as important as the knowledge and skills it is designed to impart. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

The Look and Feel of an Online Course

The look and feel of an online course is as important as the knowledge and skills it is designed to impart. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

Evaluation

When we finally have the prototype of our program up and running, I am planning on having a graduated student help with the evaluation. This person would have taken the program in class and so would be familiar with the program. Do you see any downfalls with this? From a learner's point of view, I am hopeful that they would recognize what is missing as opposed to someone who does not know the material.

running an in class and e-learning concurrently

One of the reasons for taking this course is to learn how to effective make an online course. We are looking at two of our current programs to see if we can run an e-learning course at the same time as there is one going in class. We realize that this is not an option for everyone (time zone issues, work hours, family, etc) but for those where it would work, e-learning students would be able to video conference into the classroom and in class students would be matched up with e-learning students for projects. There are many pitfalls I… >>>

STUDENTS REPORTING TO SCHOOL FOR FINAL EXAM

Should students enrolled in an on-line course be required to report to the school and instructor to take the final exam?

office hours

Is it possible to actually set aside specific ofice hours.

Group Projects

I had a student tell me how frustrated they were in being on a team in an on line environment. Apparently the other team members weren't contributing equally. How is this possible in an on line environment which tracks everyones participation?