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Introduction
This one-day workshop is designed to provide
a broad stroke overview of what distance learning is, where it has been,
where it is today, and where it is going. The administrator is introduced
to a variety of components of a distance learning program. A review of the
state of the art, who is doing what, and what you will need to consider
to get involved is addressed.
Workshop Learning Performance Objectives
At the completion of this workshop the administrator
will describe the major components of a distance learning program and what
decisions will be required for successful involvement.
The administrator will identify the major stakeholders
in their institution and who should be involved in the decision to implement
a quality distance learning program.
Specific topics
| 1. |
Overview of distance learning: Where we have been,
are, and are heading |
| 2. |
A functional definition of distance learning |
| 3. |
Desired quality of a distance learning program |
| 4. |
An internal inventory of technology and support
services |
| 5. |
Alternative delivery technologies: High tech, low
tech, no tech? |
| 6. |
Associated costs: Can we make money or break even? |
| 7. |
Support services: Real or assumed? |
| 8. |
The strategic plan for a distance learning program |
| 9. |
Needs assessment: Who said so? |
| 10. |
Institutional policy and management review |
| 11. |
Designing a distance learning classroom: Equipment
and ergonomic needs |
| 12. |
Can current traditional courses be transported
to distance learning? |
| 13. |
Evaluation issues: Who needs to know? What? How?
For what reason? |
| 14. |
Is teaching at a distance the same as traditional
teaching? |
| 15. |
Faculty training: Is it really needed? |
| 16. |
Competence in teaching at a distance: There are
differences |
| 17. |
The five step learner-focused interactive instructional
system |
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