EDTC 575 E-Education in
the Global Environment
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Here is a course description provided by the University
of Phoenix |
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 of education through distance education modalities.
Topics and Objectives
Culture and Diversity
- 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.
