Week 11: Partnerships & Distance Learning
Premise:
Topics of Partnerships and Distance Learning are emerging as alternative
ways to deliver higher education. It is crucial for our discipline
to understand both topics as well as be able to create a niche
in these emerging areas of education.
In a further attempt to expose students to the issues relating
to distance learning, this class will be held via a distance learning
format (WebCT or Black Board).
Purpose:
To expose students to new forms of non-traditional education. To
help students process how student affairs relates to these emerging
delivery systems of higher education.
In Class Exercises:
Students will review and discuss the readings via the discussion
board. The instructor will lead the discussion by posting questions
on the discussion board and the students will post responses
to the instructor and each other.
Readings to be completed before class:
Review
the NASPA Distance Learning and Student Affairs Report of The
Distance Learning Task Force March 2000
Review North Carolina State University's Centenial Campus
Website. Make sure you are able to discuss the sections titled
Overview, Partnerships, and Master Plan. http://centennial.ncsu.edu/
Spears, S. & Tatroe R.L.(1997). Seamless education
through distance learning: state policy initiatives for community
college K-12 partnerships. New Directions for Community Colleges
25 (3), 33-42.
Abstract:
Provides a brief description of successful distance-learning partnerships
between rural K-12 schools and community colleges in Connecticut,
Texas, New Mexico, and New York. Offers an in-depth analysis
of how Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) has extended education
to rural communities. Reviews issues in technology, life-long
learning, educational policy, and student evaluation. (JDI)
Harris, Rachel (1999). Computer-conferencing issues in
higher education. Innovations in Education and Training International
36 (1), 80-91.
Abstract:
Discusses computer-mediated communication technologies and then
focuses on computer conferencing in the context of higher education
and open learning. Highlights include teaching strategies for
use with computer conferencing; conference organization; and
descriptions of three available computer-conferencing software
packages.
Home Exercises:
Students will type a one page journal reflection on what it was
like to take a class via distance technology. Post your journal
entry on the discussion board and reply to a fellow classmate’s
journal entry.