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Direct linkOkunuga, A. O.; Olaoluniyi, O.; Opara, A. I. – Journal of International Education Research, 2013
Rising up to the challenge of shortage of middle manpower in Nigeria, the University of Lagos established the Correspondence and Open Studies Unit (COSU), now Distance Learning Institute DLI). Accounting, Business Administration and Science-Education were the pilot courses at the
B.Sc. level. The Special Entry Preparatory Programme (SEPP) was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Distance Education, College Admission
Download full textRagan, Lawrence C.; Bigatel, Paula Mae; Kennan, Shannon S.; Dillon, Janet May – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2012
This article describes the design and development of a professional development program based upon research on the competencies necessary for online teaching success conducted at Penn State University in 2009-2010. The article highlights how the results of this research are being aligned with various professional development courses comprising the…
Descriptors: Teacher Surveys, College Faculty, Distance Education, Online Courses
McGuigan, Aileen; Golden, Lucy – Research in Learning Technology, 2012
This paper considers professional development in a context that is familiar and problematic to teaching teams in tertiary education everywhere, that of delivering online programmes with an ever-decreasing complement of staff. The Teaching Qualification Further Education (TQFE) teaching team at University of Dundee confronted the reality of reduced…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions, Educational Policy, Web Based Instruction
Davis, Tonya; Elliott, Jessica; Gandy, Zielda; Binkley, Dottie; Wilburn, Cathy; Ladner, Melissa; Howell, Karen; Shirley, LeAnn; Hinton, Debbie; Allhoff, Tammy – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2010
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Surgery, Vocational Education, Articulation (Education), Competency Based Education
Herron, Rita I.; Holsombach-Ebner, Cinda; Shomate, Alice K.; Szathmary, Kimberly J. – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2012
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University--Worldwide serves more than 36,000 online students across the globe, many of whom are military and other non-traditional students, offering 34 undergraduate, graduate, and professional education/workforce certificate programs, presented both online and via blended delivery modes. The centralized model of online…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Computer System Design, Guidelines, Administrative Organization
Angelino, Lorraine M.; Natvig, Deborah – Journal of Educators Online, 2009
Engagement of the online learner is one approach to reduce attrition rates. Attrition rates for classes taught through distance education are 10-20% higher than classes taught in a face-to-face setting. This paper introduces a Model for Engagement and provides strategies to engage the online learner. The Model depicts various opportunities where…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Student Attrition, Academic Persistence, Learner Engagement
Volk, Benno; Keller, Stefan Andreas – European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, 2010
Since 2002 the "Zurich E-Learning Certificate" offers lecturers and academic staff from the three main universities in Zurich the possibility to take part in a professional development program which supports the acquirement of eCompetence. The program is the result of a cooperation between the University of Zurich (UZH), the Swiss…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, College Faculty, Program Development
Boney, Linda; Lee, Joanne; Pyles, Alice; Whitfield, Stacy – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2009
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Radiology, Certification, Vocational Education, Curriculum Design
Meyer, Katrina A.; Bruwelheide, Janis; Poulin, Russell – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2009
This paper focuses on an assessment of an online certification program in K-12 library media which has a near-perfect record of retaining students. Students and graduates of the program were asked to identify reasons for enrolling (and staying enrolled) in the program as well as functions that faculty performed well. These reasons were drawn upon…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, Theories, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers
Toon, Andrew John; Samir, Attallah; Kheng, Jennifer Huang Mui; Chew, Lim Kin; Vythilingam, Moorthy; Kiat, Stephen Low Wee – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the blended learning preferences under which adult students study mathematics, electronics and industry certificate examinations like project management and e-SAP (systems, applications and products). Design/methodology/approach: The study is based on four case studies in mathematics,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Blended Learning
Carver, Matthew; Hoff, Jody; Little, Lisa; Samuel, Carolyn – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2008
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Food Service, Competency Based Education, Course Content, Dining Facilities
Armstrong, Helen L. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2009
Lack of accessibility in the design of e-learning courses continues to hinder students with vision impairment. E-learning materials are predominantly vision-centric, incorporating images, animation, and interactive media, and as a result students with acute vision impairment do not have equal opportunity to gain tertiary qualifications or skills…
Descriptors: Industry, Distance Education, Pilot Projects, Educational Environment
Scott, Veronica – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2007
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional Personnel, Competency Based Education, Vision, Optometry
Tice, Tonya; Elliott, Jessica; Gandy, Zielda; Wilkerson, Tammy – Research and Curriculum Unit, 2006
As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Surgery, Vocational Education, Curriculum Design
