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Chapter 31
Encyclopedia of E-Leadership, Counseling and Training
The act of reflecting on the effectiveness of pedagogical alignment within the context of the constraints and affordances of the online teaching and learning environment.
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Assuring Quality in Online Course Delivery
Julia M. Matuga (Bowling Green State University, USA), Deborah Wooldridge (Bowling Green State University, USA), and Sandra Poirier (Middle Tennessee State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2012 |Pages: 14
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-068-2.ch031
Abstract
This chapter focuses upon the critical issue of assuring quality online course delivery by examining four key components of online teaching and learning. The topic of course delivery within this article is viewed as a cultural issue that permeates processes from the design of an online course to the evaluation of an online course. First, this chapter will examine and review key components of, and tools for designing high impact online courses that support student learning. Second, this chapter will provide suggestions for faculty teaching online courses to assist in creating high quality online courses that supports teaching and, consequently, facilitates opportunities for student learning. Quality online course delivery is also contingent upon the support of faculty by administration. Lastly, this chapter will provide suggestions for conducting course evaluation and a feedback loops the for continual improvement of the online learning and teaching. These four components are essential elements in assuring quality online courses.
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Online Learning and Quality Practice With Administrative Support and Collaboration
The act of reflecting on the effectiveness of pedagogical alignment within the context of the constraints and affordances of the online teaching and learning environment.
Published in Chapter: Online Learning and Quality Practice With Administrative Support and Collaboration; From: Handbook of Research on Modern Educational Technologies, Applications, and Management
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Quality Online Learning in Higher Education
The act of reflecting on the effectiveness of pedagogical alignment within the context of the constraints and affordances of the online teaching and learning environment.
Published in Chapter: Quality Online Learning in Higher Education; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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