Development and Implementation of a Virtual Advanced Teaching Rotation: A Case Study in Web-Based Instruction


Authors: 
Maria C. Pruchnicki
Volume: 
2(4)
Pages: 
online
Year: 
2007
Publisher: 
causeweb.org
URL: 
http://www.causeweb.org/webinar/2007-04/
Abstract: 

Distance education and online learning opportunities, collectively known as "e-learning", are becoming increasingly used in higher education. Nationally, online enrollment increased to 3.2 million students in 2005, compared to 2.3 million in 2004.[1] Furthermore, nearly 60% of higher education institutions identify e-learning as part of their long-term education strategy.[1] Newer educational technologies including course management systems and Internet-based conferencing software can be used to both deliver content and engage participants as part of a social learning community. However, even experienced faculty can face pedagogical and operational challenges as they transition to the online environment. This interactive presentation will discuss a systematic approach to developing web-based instruction, with our experience as a case example.

The CAUSE Research Group is supported in part by a member initiative grant from the American Statistical Association’s Section on Statistics and Data Science Education