...Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology Prepared by: Marianne Bakia Linda Shear Yukie Toyama Austin Lasseter Center for Technology in Learning SRI International January 2012 This report was prepared for the U.S. Department of Education under Contract number ED01-CO-0040 Task 0010 with SRI International. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Department of Education. No official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education is intended or should be inferred. U.S. Department of Education Arne Duncan Secretary Office of Educational Technology Karen Cator Director January 2012 This report is in the public domain. Authorization to reproduce this report in whole or in part is granted. While permission to reprint this publication is not necessary, the suggested citation is: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity, Washington, D.C., 2012. This report is available on the Department’s Web site at http://www.ed.gov/technology On request, this publication is available in alternate formats, such as Braille, large print, or computer diskette. For more information, please contact the Department’s Alternate Format Center at (202) 260-0852 or (202) 260-0818. Technical Contact: Bernadette Adams Senior Policy Analyst Office...
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...Why an Online Education In Sabri G. Bebawi’s article, “Definition of Online Education as Distance Learning”, an Online Education is defined as; the creation and proliferation of the personal computer, the globalization of ideas, and other human acts, and the use of technology in exchanging ideas and providing access to more people. After referencing five articles on Online Education/Distance Learning, Being able to earn a degree at a college, out-of-state or abroad, allows many people the opportunity they never had, or was just not able to afford too. From my experience on taking online classes while in the military, I have been able to take them while deployed overseas in support for our country. I will provide in this essay evidence that distance learning is an invaluable tool, and it has a big impact on today’s education. Three out of the five articles I referenced had three similar subjects: convenience and flexibility, student enrichment, and cost-effectiveness. Taking a closer look into the convenience and flexibility of an online education, I find that all three articles speak on the flexibility to create one’s own schedule. With online training, there are no class schedules to adhere to. Online training gives people who work the flexibility to schedule their own learning time (Howard 2013). Courseware can be accessible for students when they need it. Students can review lectures, discussions, explanations, and comments (WorldWideLearn.com). Students may be able to...
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...The Appeal for Online Educations Is on the Rise Abstract Education is said to be the key that open many doors. The American dream of owning a house with a white-picket fence can be made easier to obtain with a degree. Earning a degree is not always an easy task. The Appeal for Online Education Is On the Rise in America Education is important and knowledge is power. These are societal beliefs in America. Many believe that without a degree, one cannot live a good life. A good life encompasses having financial success. It’s difficult for working adults, who want to be financially successful, to earn a degree. The appeal for online education is on the rise in America. Time Constraints The first reason that the appeal for online education is on the rise in America is because of time constraints. Many Americans have busy lives, children and jobs; they hardly have enough time to accomplish their daily task. The working adult, who wants to go back to school to earn their degree, has two options. Either they can go to a traditional university to earn a degree or the can attend online university to earn their degree. Schedule re-arrangement would be required to go the traditional route. An online education is quickly becoming the more popular way to go. Going to school online does not require a change in work schedule and it does not limit quality time spent with family. Time management skills can be used to maintain a high grade average in school. Expedited...
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...Distance Education Vol. 26, No. 1, May 2005, pp. 29–48 Student Barriers to Online Learning: A factor analytic study Lin Y. Muilenburga* and Zane L. Bergeb aUniversity of South Alabama, USA; bUniversity of Maryland, USA University Francis LinMuilenburg 000000May 2005 Ltd 1 26 Open 2005 and Distance Original Education 0158-7919 (print)/1475-0198 Distance Article 10.1080/01587910500081269(online) CDIE108109.sgm Alabama2460 Wildflower LaneHuntingtonMD 20639USALin@muilenburgs.com Taylor and of SouthLearning Association of Australia, Inc. This article reports on a large-scale (n = 1,056), exploratory factor analysis study that determined the underlying constructs that comprise student barriers to online learning. The eight factors found were (a) administrative issues, (b) social interaction, (c) academic skills, (d) technical skills, (e) learner motivation, (f) time and support for studies, (g) cost and access to the Internet, and (h) technical problems. Independent variables that significantly affected student ratings of these barrier factors included: gender, age, ethnicity, type of learning institution, self-rating of online learning skills, effectiveness of learning online, online learning enjoyment, prejudicial treatment in traditional classes, and the number of online courses completed. Introduction As the popularity of the Internet grows, so does the potential for online learning. A great deal of evidence exists showing that no significant differences should be expected...
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...URBANA-CHAMPAIGN Table of Contents Topic Page I Defining e-Learning 3 II Strategic importance of e-Learning 6 III Organizational Culture and e-Learning 8 IV Trainers in an e-Learning environment 10 V Understanding distributed learners 13 VI Evaluation of e-Learning 19 VII Cost effectiveness of e-Learning 30 VIII Selected e-Learning comparison studies 34 IX Global issues in e-Learning 41 X e-Learning industry trends and delivery technologies 48 XI. References 60 2 A Review of Definitions Economic, social and technological forces continue to change the global economy, and the way of life in organizations and the world. In specific, these forces have and continue to revolutionize teaching and learning in organizations. Urdan & Weggen (2000) related that technology, the rapid obsolescence of knowledge and training, the need for just-in-time training delivery, and the search for cost-effective ways to meet learning needs of a globally distributed workforce have redefined the processes that underlie design, development and delivery of training and education in the workplace. In addition, Urdan &Weggen related that the need for different learning models due to skills gap and demographic changes and demand for flexible access of lifelong learning have played upon teaching and learning. In this teaching and learning evolution, however, several terms have been attached to characterize...
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...University MBA-FP6004 Analyzing The Impact Of The Internet In today's world, employers are looking for a higher standard of education from job applicants. This is forcing high school seniors to pursue a college degree; an increase in demand causes an increase in tuition cost. This adds pressure in the economy, due to the growing amount of student loans and parent’s looking at creative options to cover the cost, such as refinancing their homes. But then, the advancement of technology could change this; however, there are complicated implication that will need to be addressed. Based on my research the major factor of the tuition increases is the reduction of state funding. The reduced state funding impacts universities; they provide 53 percent of the revenue. When the funding is cut, universities will have to cut educational or other services, and raise tuition to cover the gap. The average spend rate, per student is 23% or $2,026, which are less than the recession time. This inward turn is propelling the cost from the state to the student and influencing the universities to look at ways of covering the shortage. See Figure 1, every state except Alaska and North Dakota has cut per-spending funding. [pic] One approach is to increase the acceptance rate of out-of-state students. On average, the in-state tuition cost of a bachelor’s degree is $60,000, and the out-of-state is in the range of $100,000. This is one way to cover the shortfall of the state...
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...Creative Education 2012. Vol.3, Supplement, 61-66 Published Online December 2012 in SciRes (http://www.SciRP.org/journal/ce) DOI:10.4236/ce.2012.38b014 Critical Success Factors for Online Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Review of the Literature Bussakorn Cheawjindakarn1, Praweenya Suwannatthachote2, Anuchai Theeraroungchaisri3 1 Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Email: bussakornonline@gmail.com, praweenya@gmail.com, anuchai@gmail.com 2 Received 2012 The aim of this paper is to specify the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for Online Distance Learning (ODL) in Higher Education (HE). Research methodology was analyzing and synthesizing the literature review. The literatures were reviewed to determine items relevant to online learning success as implementation, criteria and indicator. A total of 19 papers, published during 2000-2012, were selected from Chulalongkorn University reference databases. Data analysis method was using one of the popular analysis techniques for qualitative research works or the content analysis. The results on the CSFs for ODL can be grouped into 5 factors: 1) institutional management, 2) learning environment, 3) instructional design, 4) services support and 5) course evaluation. Each of these 5 factors includes several important elements that can assist to enhance efficiency of online learning courses in higher education institutions...
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...financial aspect for online education, in this case online education has an advantage against the traditional education, because even the most expensive online programs do not cost as much as the average college tuition. Online Programs costs nearly $10,000 for a nine-week intensive program, which may seem like a lot but is still not even half the average cost of college. It’s also not a bad deal when you consider the fact according to the article; “How Bad Is the Job Market for the College Class of 2014?” that more than 90% of online program graduates found a career-relevant job within 90 days after graduating (Jordan 1). That’s $10,000 over the course of nine weeks instead of spending $80,000 in four years. On the other hand, college costs an average of $20,000 per year. The students basically have to get an amazing scholarship if they want to go to college or send your child to college without falling into debt, according to a report released by the Institute for College Access & Success' Project on Student Debt, the average debt load for a graduate of 2014 was $29,400 (Blake 4) and to make the situation worse, the job market still hasn't recovered, leaving many graduates with little or no income. students uncalled in at least one online course in fall 2011, an increase of more than 500,000 students compared to 2010. As universities make greater use of Internet resources, online classes have continued to grow in popularity and effectiveness. Online courses let students...
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...East West University Department of Business administration Effectiveness of online education Services provided By digital Bangladesh 1 Group name: Miscellaneous Group member Name M.K.M Waisulker Naieen Kanaya Pankti Asif Shahariar Niloy Mahmuda Akter Tanvir Hasan 2013-1-10-241 2013-1-10-242 2013-1-10-255 2013-1-10-268 2013-1-10-213 ID 2 Participation form ID NAME Percentage share (Group work and contribution of preparation assignment.) signature Marks awarded Assignment Group contribution Individual contribution 2013-1-10241 2013-1-10242 2013-1-10255 2013-1-10268 2013-1-10213 M.K.M Waisulker Naieen Kanaya Pankti Asif Shahariar Niloy Mahmuda Akter Tanvir Hasan 20% 25% 20% 20% 15% Total: 100% Group Name: Miscellaneous 3 Letter of Transmittal 18.12.2013 Md. Ziaul Haque, Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, East West University, Aftabnagar, Dhaka. Subject: Submission of term paper on “Effectiveness of online education services provided by Digital Bangladesh” Sir, I would like to submit my term paper on “Effectiveness of online education services provided by digital Bangladesh”. I have prepared this term paper on the basis of recent online education services provided by digital Bangladesh. I have also taken help from various website. I have tried my label best to complete this term paper meaningfully and correctly, as much as possible. I would be happy if you read the term paper carefully and I will be trying to answer all the questions that...
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...joint venture MOOC (massively open online course) essay scoring program, utilizing AI (artificial intelligence) technology to grade educational essays and short answers, with immediate feedback and ability to revise, resubmit, and improve grades. In 2012, a group of colleagues, Les Perleman, Mark Shermis, and Ben Hamner, introduced over 16,000, K7-12 standardized school tests to the AES (automated essay scoring software) to compare results of hand-scored essays; the results appeared to produce a more accurate grade, however, no official statistical studies were performed to accurately maintain the claim. Essay Raters (e-Rater), developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), allowed Perelman to access, and analyze the technology. ETS uses vocabulary and content to score criteria, such as essay length, conjunctive adverb usage, and large word usage, in combination with paper and word length, words per sentence, and word complexity. The downside is the programs’ inability to differentiate factual from nonfactual information, intent, or meaning. Some educators banned to form the group, Professionals Against Machine Scoring of Student Essays in High-Stakes Assessment; they are concerned educators will reduce writing standards to conform to software constraints. Laudon & Laudon further discuss the probability of lost jobs due to computers taking the place of hired graders, and although this is an educational cost reduction for education, it conveys the potential of increasing...
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...has been developed extent to that we can learn anything from anywhere at any time through e-learning. We can take example that in some companies are facing financial problem, those companies don’t put much money on trainers that is they don’t take more number of trainers, instead of that do e-learning which will be interesting and cost saving and even trainee also enjoys in different way. E-learning has become successful in education sector. So that many education university provide e-learning. For this students will get enrolled in different courses. For this there are different methods to study. Some of...
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...responsible only for the education of children and not for the education of all adults of every age? (Erich Fromm) Without continual growth and progress, then improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. Success requires hard work, dedication, and the determination to self-satisfy the need to become the best individual anyone could be. While direct and indirect learning are seen as effective solutions to gaining higher education, they differ in social interaction, hands-on learning, and organized scheduling. Many online and traditional students still work as professionals with full-time jobs. They’re parents with the responsibility of taking care of a family, live in the country or isolated counties, or happen to be retirees attempting to further their education or aspiring students who simply cannot afford to make the transition to attend college classes on campus so the online setting is the closest form of traditional education virtually possible for them to pursue a higher form of education. To make this determination, it is important to first evaluate whether or not patience, means and ability to pursue a degree of choice from a traditional institution as opposed to an online setting is possible. The computer-generated classroom is a key contributor to the educational community, causing establishments to begin practicing the same online prototypical as a form of training technical specialists in both private and public universities. Online students must possess...
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...Leadership and Budgeting in a Higher Education Setting Decision-making, policy, finance and budgeting are all areas that one will encounter as a higher education administrator. There are multi-facets of leading a higher education department and managing that department’s budget. An administrator must be strategic when planning and budgeting. Understanding higher education administration requires knowing how to define the basic objectives of the department, while efficiently and effectively allocating limited resources to accomplishment departmental and institutional goals (June, 2013, par. 40). In other words, one must know the direction in which the department or institution needs to move to fulfill its mission. According to Varlotta (2010), “The responsibility-centered approach engenders a broader understanding of university budgeting since larger numbers of administrators are compelled to recognize and manage all of the costs of doing business” (p. 17). This paper discusses significance in leading, planning, decision making processes, and budgeting in higher education. Additionally, this paper presents a case study, a real world scenario that involves, strategizing due to state budget cuts. A strategic plan must act as a road map for carrying out budgetary tactics and achieving long-term results. Proficient leadership arises by defining how members can support the overall strategy of a budget; therefore, in order to boost directorial and financial performance, faculty...
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...economic climate, organizations need to make wise choices to cut down their expenses. They should consider improving the overall effectiveness of their organization. They should strive to reduce their overheads and costs. One area where you can slash your expenses is training costs. You can do this with the help of online training software. Online training is an effective way to reduce costs and improve productivity. It is better than technology based training solutions since it eliminates the need for hardware and other startup expenses. You can build your own private training facility that facilitates interactive learning. You won’t have to put up with tedious programming tasks, conversion and setups. The e-learning software will help you leverage e-learning strategically into your enterprise. For instance, if you have 250 employees to train, it can help you save enormously. The benefits of online training cannot be underestimated. Learners have access to it all through the day and night. It is available 24x7. Learning activities can be performed within your home or office. They can be performed at your convenience. It is better than classroom training since it offers automated testing for every learner and course. Moreover, you are assured of consistent quality. An elearning system is advantageous in more ways than one. A streamlined online education system easily adapts to your learning and collaborative model. It will meet all your needs without necessitating the need for...
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