Assignment 4

Assignments - Lesson Four

Distance Education Technologies

Reading Assignments:

Issues in Web-Based Pedagogy
Ch. 14 Creating an Environment for Successful Technology Integration, Ch. 21 Preparing Higher Education Learners for Success on the Web, Ch. 26 Facilitating On-line Discussion in an Asynchronous Format

Teaching and Learning at a Distance
Chap. 4 Distance Education Technologies, Ch. 9 Handouts, Study Guides, and Visuals, Ch. 10 Distance Education, the World Wide Web, and the Internet

Lesson 4 HyperText

Reading Summary Slideshow

Self-Assessment Quiz

Discussion Questions:

In your opinion, is the Iowa Communications Network a model for other states? Do you think communications networks have a future in distance education delivery? Why or why not?
Differentiate between asynchronous learning networks and computer-mediated communication as delivery tools for distance education.
What is the advantage of using course management software such as WebCT or Blackboard compared with developing a course Web site from scratch? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each model.

Assignment One: Technology Presentation Summary

Review one of the archived track presentations about technology or open-source from the 2002 EDUCAUSE Conference. Presentations include audio, slideshow, or Adobe PDF formats, or a combination of all three. Note that all sessions have not posted their presentations. You may need to download the latest version of Real Media to hear the audio presentation.

Take notes on the presentation, and if applicable, check out the online resources discussed in the presentation. Post a summary of what you learned from the presentation to the discussion forum entitled "EDUCAUSE Presentations" located within the Lesson 4 forum of the class discussion board. Describe the technology used in the presentation archive.

Below are a few examples of presentation titles that may be used in this assignment:

Assignment Two: Guest Speaker Q & A

Guest Speaker: Albert E. Powell, Jr., Ph.D.
Director of Distance Education Development, Colorado State University

Dr. Powell's research interest is investigating how learners react to the media used to deliver distance education courses and materials. He has experience with a variety of distance education technologies including Internet, correspondence, videotape, satellite videoconferencing and 2-way videoconference. Al will be available to answer your questions about distance education technologies in the "Guest Speaker" forum in the discussion board. Al will participate in the forum between July 8th and July 10th.

Dr. Albert Powell - Brief Bio

EDUCATION:
Ph.D. - Educational Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University.
Master of Adult & Continuing Education, Washington State University.
B.A. - Broadcasting, Washington State University.

EMPLOYMENT:
1998 - 2001: Director of Distance Education Development / Jan. 2002 - current: Director, Independent Learning Programs. Division of Educational Outreach, Colorado State University.
1985 - 1998: Associate Professor: Electronic Media Coordinator / Distance Education Specialist. Agricultural Communications, Texas A&M University.
1980 - 1985: Assistant Professor: Radio/TV Information Specialist. Information Department, Washington State University.
1973 - 80: News Director, Sales Manager, Announcer at various commercial radio stations.