Bryan Kotta

Implementing online courses?Comparison of why to have online courses.Results of study by Kim and BonkPew Internet ProjectHow do we augment courses with technology or offer them completely online?Faculty/staff development training and skills.ConclusionThank You.

Technology is currently infused in our current curriculum. The computer labs have many different types of learning programs

for all age groups in the K-12 environment.

Will offering complete or blended online coursework enhance and

increase the learning of our students?

Pros Cons Technology is

already in use in many classrooms.

Faculty are integrating technology into coursework now.

• Students learn as well, if not better with online courses.

• Trends in Education. 

Cost of equipment and infrastructure.

Investment in personnel training.

Learning curve, time.

87% of all youth between the ages of 12 and 17 use the Internet (21 million people)

86% percent of teens, 88% of online teens, and 80% of all parents believe that the Internet helps teenagers to do better in school.

85% of 17 year olds have gone online to get information about a college, university, or other school they were thinking about attending.

Online courses are being utilized more and more.

Students learn as well, if not better, by using online course technology.

Online coursework is the right decision for our students.

Questions?

Presented by: Bryan Kottakotta@mnstate.edu

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