In "Distance Education:Facing the Faculty Challenge" by Bower, it is stated that faculty are willing to adapt their courses to the online format with the right support and compensation for their actions and knowledge. #DistEd534
The article "Barriers to Learning in Distance Education" by Galusha, makes the point that faculty needs to be prepared for the increased diversity in student populations and schedules in relation to online learning. #DistEd534
The article "Distance Education Theory" by Moore brings up a great point for the need for theory due to the ambiguity and uncertainty surrounding online learning. #DistED534
The article Constructivism and computer-mediated communication in distance education by Jonassen et al., discusses how the use of technology should provide more interaction between students in the online setting. #DistEd534
The article "Three Generations of Distance Education Pedagogy" by Anderson and Dron discusses how over teach pedagogy has evolved as the use of technology has advanced the distance education field. #DistEd534
Theory and Practice of Distance Education by Borje Holmberg offers a great discussion about recent research in this field and how this is a global issue that requires different principles and techniques of organization. #DistED534
@Charlot78414098 Do you think this puts students from economically challenged backgrounds at a disadvantage for receiving a cost effective and quality education?
@LiepeTj @skylerleigh15 It may not be anatomically accurate but it is a great way to practice a complex skill for beginning nursing students! #DistED534
@BenenhaleyM Without faculty retention and student success/satisfaction, online education would not be a growing field within higher education. #DistEd534
Without faculty retention and student success/satisfaction, online education would not be possible or continue to grow in the field of higher education. #DistEd534
@Penaroo1 Learning new technology for the advancement of online education is what this course is all about! Good job and keep up the good work. #DistEd534
@Charlot78414098 I agree that online learning offers more students an opportunity to learn and complete their degree on their own flexible terms with the use of new and exciting technologies. #DistED534
@LiepeTj I believe that as online educators, these professors need to be able to determine which students are struggling technologically and be able to offer them the additional resources they need to succeed. #DistEd534
@LiepeTj I agree that one of the first hurdles to jump over in online education is the mental barriers we all have when accustomed to the traditional classroom. #DistEd534
This professor is not only adjusting his lesson plans to fit online education during COVID-19, he is also teaching valuable skills for his students to succeed in the digital classroom as well. #DistEd534