Distance Learning Courses: A Survey of Activities and Assignments

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Author(s): Kelley Walters (Northcentral University, USA), Melanie Shaw (Northcentral University, USA)and David Long (University of Florida, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 16
Source title: Learning Management System Technologies and Software Solutions for Online Teaching: Tools and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Yefim Kats (Rivier College, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-853-1.ch021

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Web-Based Teaching & Learning

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Drawing on current literature and a survey of online students and instructors from online institutions, the researchers explored the different types of assignments and assessments required for completion of online courses, the Learning Management Systems utilized, and differences between undergraduate and graduate tasks assigned, according to field of study. While there is a significant amount of available research on instructional efficacy in online classes, there are few studies that account for the types of course activities students must complete in distance learning courses. This study details the variety of online assessments and activities assigned to students attending institutions of higher education that are either fully online or utilizing a blended learning format. Recommendations are made for diverse instructional tasks, which can be assigned based on available technology and curricular flexibility. Key terms used in the study are defined at the end of this chapter.

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