30 juin 2013
Program Quality and Live Online Class Discussions
By Joshua Kim. Here are some of the questions that I would ask If I were a potential student evaluating the quality of an online degree program:
1. Does the class have a regular live online meeting scheduled?
2. How often does this meeting take place?
3. Is the class meeting designed and run by the course faculty member?
4. What is the average number of students in the meeting?
5. What synchronous online learning technology is utilized for this class meeting?
6. What is the educational philosophy that informs the design of the class meetings?
7. Are student groups provided with an online meeting platform for small group work?
In my experience it is the answer to these 7 questions that often provides a window into understanding the quality of inputs and investments into an online course or program. Read more...
1. Does the class have a regular live online meeting scheduled?
2. How often does this meeting take place?
3. Is the class meeting designed and run by the course faculty member?
4. What is the average number of students in the meeting?
5. What synchronous online learning technology is utilized for this class meeting?
6. What is the educational philosophy that informs the design of the class meetings?
7. Are student groups provided with an online meeting platform for small group work?
In my experience it is the answer to these 7 questions that often provides a window into understanding the quality of inputs and investments into an online course or program. Read more...
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