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INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING
eLearning @ Virginia TechA Holistic Approach to eLearning
The Institute for Distance and Distributed LearningOffice of the University Provost,
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning
eLearning @ Virginia Tech…. excellence and access
• Over 60,000 credit and non-credit eLearning enrollments since Su98.
• 1,672 eLearning course offerings since Su98.
• 568 different eLearning courses offered in past 5 years
• 21 master degrees/certificate/ re-certification/licensure programs
• 85% of academic departments participating
• 89% of online learners were more confident they could reach their academic goals
• 88% rated the quality of instruction good or excellent
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Growth in eLearning course offerings
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Identifying a Niche … finding your spot in the eLearning marketplace
Important Factors for Individuals Interest in Taking Online Courses
• 98% - transferability
• 97% - online access to library
• 96% - interaction with instructor
• 94% - reputation of the institution
• 94% - technical support offered
• 93% - cost
• 93% - allowed to work at own pace
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Market Analysis • Adults aged 18 – 50• Possess some college• 4 states in eastern U.S.A.
Virginia Tech’s ... Institute for Distance & Distributed Learning
Created in 1999, the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning provides leadership, coordination, management and support to the distance and distributed learning (eLearning) activities of Virginia Tech. The Institute takes a holistic approach to distance learning where the students total educational experience is considered.
Electronically extend the campus
Provide an Open Campus
Research& Development
International Education
Specialized& Contractual
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Distance & Distributed LearningOrganizational Structure
eLearning Systems Development &
Integration
Office of the University ProvostVice Provost for Academic Affairs
Standing Committees Stakeholders/Advisory Committee
Research & Assessment of Teaching & Learning in Electronic Environments
Instructional Design, Development & Faculty
Support
IDDLAdministration
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IDDL Functional Areas
• Administration– eLearning leadership, strategic & program planning management & coordination, policy
planning, international eLearning, eLearning program accreditation, budget & financial planning, business plan eLearning market studies and analysis, media relations, University-wide eLearning marketing plan development and implementation, grant and partnership development, Opportunity development,
• Instructional Design, Development & Support– eLearning/instructional design, & multi-media course development, faculty development
and technical support, IDDL Course Development Fellowships, IVC site coordination & scheduling, eLearner enrollment support & services
• eLearning System’s Development and Integration– Data systems development, integration & maintenance, VTOnline & eLearning website
development & maintenance, eLearning technology development, administration & integration, emerging technologies
• Research & Assessment of Teaching & Learning in Electronic Environments
– Learning effectiveness assessment, eLearning program assessment, key quality indicators, IDDL Research Fellowships
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INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING
A Holistic Approach to eLearning
AcademicAdministrative Support
Student & Faculty
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… the whole of the experience is greater than the sum of its parts
Academic
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A Holistic Model of eLearning … the whole of the experience is greater than the sum of its parts
Academic
Stakeholders
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Faculty
Cost
Access
Learning
Systems
Student
Stakeholders
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FacultyGraduateSchool
Library
Alumni
Information Systems Budget &
Finance
CEUT/CIL
Colleges & Departments
University Engagement … of distance and distributed learning at Virginia Tech
University Outreach
AdministrativeServices
Research
Access
CostSystems
Faculty
Student Learning
Stakeholders
Bursar
Enrollment Services
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VTOnline (vto.vt.edu.)… Virginia Tech’s Gateway to e-Learning at Virginia Tech
Knowledge Unit Credit
Certificate Credit Degree
Mini-CourseCEU
CertificateShort Course Credit Course
Leadership Coordination Management Support
Colleges
Full spectrum of eLearning offerings
Agriculture & Life Sciences, Architecture & Urban Studies, Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Human Sciences, Natural Resources, Science, Veterinary Medicine
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Colleges
VTOnline
Gateways
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Assessment of Online Learners …. the proof is in the pudding
• 91% were satisfied or very satisfied with their course
• 96% rated services about the same, better or much better than with traditional courses
• 89% were more confident they could reach their academic goals
• 80% said they could not have taken this course in a traditional format
• Learning achieved – – no significant difference from traditional courses
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INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING
For more information please contact:
Dr. Tom Wilkinson, Director,
Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning
Virginia Tech
Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning