Instructing Faculty to Develop and Deliver Distance Courses with Computer Network Technology
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TL;DR
A typology of delivery techniques is presented and how CDL has trained and supported its faculty with each type of technology is discussed, to meet the increasing need for faculty to effectively incorporate computer network technology into its courses.
Abstract
The Center for Distance Learning (CDL) at SUNY Empire State College offers over 100 undergraduate courses each term to approximately 2200 students located in New York State and throughout the country. These courses are delivered across a range of delivery formats—from tutor telephone and e-mail interaction with students to computer conferencing on the Web. To meet the increasing need for faculty to effectively incorporate computer network technology into its courses, CDL has developed useful instructional activities and materials. These resources outline various instructional design, development, delivery, and evaluation procedures for faculty to follow in using Internet technologies appropriately for student learning. This article presents a typology of delivery techniques and discusses how CDL has trained and supported its faculty with each type of technology.