OMDE 601 Foundations of Distance Education & E-learning
One of my first classes towards my Master's degree in Distance Education. This class is a thorough study of the history and evolution of distance education. Social and political/economic factors, theories, learning and teaching models, technology and media innovations, institutions and systems, and major writers that have shaped the development of the field are critically examined. A variety of technologies are used to support the development of foundational skills that are integral to current practice. As I move through the course, I will be introduced to the major thinkers and writers in distance education, both through their writing, and hearing some of them speak directly to the class in informal videos. We will work in small groups to create a visual image or map of our growing understanding of the evolution of the field in all its dimensions. Another important objective in the course is to develop and strengthen learning skills that will serve us in our studies and in the workplace. These include critical thinking, research and writing, online collaboration, and effective use of technology for communication and learning.
OMDE 601 Course Journal
One of my first classes towards my Master's degree in Distance Education. This class is a thorough study of the history and evolution of distance education. Social and political/economic factors, theories, learning and teaching models, technology and media innovations, institutions and systems, and major writers that have shaped the development of the field are critically examined. A variety of technologies are used to support the development of foundational skills that are integral to current practice. As I move through the course, I will be introduced to the major thinkers and writers in distance education, both through their writing, and hearing some of them speak directly to the class in informal videos. We will work in small groups to create a visual image or map of our growing understanding of the evolution of the field in all its dimensions. Another important objective in the course is to develop and strengthen learning skills that will serve us in our studies and in the workplace. These include critical thinking, research and writing, online collaboration, and effective use of technology for communication and learning.
OMDE 601 Course Journal
OMDE 610 Teaching and Learning in Online Distance Education
A study of the history and evolution of distance education. Social and political/economic factors, theories, learning and teaching models, technology and media innovations, institutions and systems, and major writers that have shaped the development of the field are critically examined. A variety of technologies are used to support the development of foundational skills that are integral to current practice. An exploration of the online teaching and learning dynamic, including its theoretical foundation and best practices. The themes that shape the online teaching/learning relationship are addressed through individual and collaborative projects. Topics include philosophical frameworks; instructional, social, and cognitive presence; interaction, collaboration, and participation; community and engagement; and administration and management.
OMDE 610 Course Journal
A study of the history and evolution of distance education. Social and political/economic factors, theories, learning and teaching models, technology and media innovations, institutions and systems, and major writers that have shaped the development of the field are critically examined. A variety of technologies are used to support the development of foundational skills that are integral to current practice. An exploration of the online teaching and learning dynamic, including its theoretical foundation and best practices. The themes that shape the online teaching/learning relationship are addressed through individual and collaborative projects. Topics include philosophical frameworks; instructional, social, and cognitive presence; interaction, collaboration, and participation; community and engagement; and administration and management.
OMDE 610 Course Journal
OMDE 608 Learner Support in Distance Education and Training
An introduction to the theories and concepts of support for learners in distance education and training. Various types of learner support, including tutoring and teaching; advising and counseling; and library, registrar, and other administrative services, are examined. Discussion addresses management issues, such as planning, organizational models, staffing and staff development, designing services to meet learner needs, serving special groups, and evaluation and applied research.
An introduction to the theories and concepts of support for learners in distance education and training. Various types of learner support, including tutoring and teaching; advising and counseling; and library, registrar, and other administrative services, are examined. Discussion addresses management issues, such as planning, organizational models, staffing and staff development, designing services to meet learner needs, serving special groups, and evaluation and applied research.
DETT 607 Instructional Design & Course Development
The course includes an examination of the instructional design process, its history and place in today's course development efforts, and the use of instructional design components in practice. Emphasis is on the nature of learning and the requirements for effective instructional design in online and blended environments. The theoretical underpinnings of learning are explored and applied to the design of a prototype classroom. Management issues surrounding course and curriculum development efforts are discussed, and a comprehensive project plan is developed for design implementation.
DEPM 604 Management and Leadership in Distance Education
This course addresses leadership and management principles and issues in both generic situations and within the context of distance education and training operations in both academic and corporate settings. Management and leadership theories and practices have evolved from several distinctive schools of thought over the past century to the twenty-first century. Although issues and contexts may change, we seek in this course to identify commonalities that can be applied within the context of today’s fast changing distance education organizations and work situations.
OMDE 670 Portfolio and Research Project in Distance Education & E-learning
This course is a capstone study of distance education and training designed to demonstrate cumulative knowledge and skills through two major projects: an electronic portfolio and a case study. The personal e-portfolio documents credentials and accomplishments to date and also serves as an ongoing resource and record of continuing professional development. The case study, which focuses on a distance education/training program or organization, involves in-depth analysis of the setting and application of concepts and strategies to enhance practice and performance in distance education and training.