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EDTC 575
e-Education in the Global Environment
Course
Description
This course
focuses on the business of distance education from a global perspective. Educational
systems, cultural differences, as well as curricula of various global environments are
explored. Students will study political and cultural issues that impact education and its
delivery through distance education modalities.
Topics
and Objectives
- Examine the
concepts of culture and diversity and their impact on education.
Nature of
Distance Education
- Analyze the
nature and characteristics of distance education.
- Compare and
contrast features of distance (electronic) education with face-to-face education.
Technology
and Instructional Design
- Synthesize
issues to consider in the planning process.
- Evaluate the use
of different technologies for different purposes in distance education.
- Develop
communication models for distance learning.
Perspectives
and Issues of Students on Distance Education
- Analyze the
particular issues facing students in distance education.
- Determine the
use of student basic support services.
Perspectives
and Issues of Teachers on Distance Education
- Evaluate the
role of the teacher in distance education.
- Assess the needs
of staffing.
Special
Issues in Distance Learning and the Global Environment
- Develop handouts
and other teaching materials for distance education.
- Determine ways
to enhance teaching using Internet resources.
Assessment
in the Distance Education Modalities
- Determine issues
of intellectual property, plagiarism, and cheating in distance education.
- Evaluate
different types of assessment in the distance education environment.
- Evaluate teacher
and program effectiveness in distance education.
Creating
a Distance Learning Course in Distance Education
- Determine
elements of an effective electronically based course.
- Develop
standards and criteria for student and teacher achievement.
- Integrate
important aspects of business, technology, and education in the development of distance
education courses.
Future of
Distance Education
- Develop an
understanding of key trends in distance education.
- Synthesize
learning from this course with best practices in teaching.
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