NDLI: A Synchronous Distance Learning program implementation in engineering and mathematics

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Manseur, R. Manseur, Z.
Copyright Year	2009
Description	Author affiliation: State University of New York at Oswego, USA (Manseur, R.; Manseur, Z.)
Abstract	Distance learning is increasingly seen by many institutions as an efficient and economical method for expanding educational programs to remote locations in hopes of increasing student enrollments by reaching beyond limited geographic areas of coverage. However, the introduction of distance learning into a traditional program requires changes that directly or indirectly affect several aspects of the educational program well beyond student enrollment. Teaching quality, teaching methods, faculty workloads, student satisfaction, and student perception of instructor efficiency are also impacted. Some effects of Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) on many areas of operation of an educational program can be effectively measured and the success of the SDL implementation can be assessed. The results of this research are useful in assisting educational institutions considering SDL as an option for expanding their offerings. The stated improvements and goals of the expansion may have indirect effects that must also be considered but are rarely foreseen or taken into account during the planning and design phases. This article concentrates on SDL in engineering and mathematics but its findings are applicable to other disciplines as well.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	6
File Size	189961
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424447152
ISSN	01905848
DOI	10.1109/FIE.2009.5350867
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2009-10-18
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Computer aided instruction Mathematics Educational programs Education Educational institutions Teleconferencing Computer displays Area measurement Data analysis Data engineering Videoconferencing Local and remote campus Program expansion Synchronous Distance Learning
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Computer Science Applications Software

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