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50 Years of ERIC
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Campbell, Constance R.; Swift, Cathy Owens – Journal of Education for Business, 2006
In this article, the authors compared student perceptions about distance learning (DL) across location, type of business course, and level of instruction. Results indicated that there were no differences in student perceptions based on type of course or level of instruction. Onsite students found the DL classroom more distracting than did remote…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Student Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Student Surveys
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Bocchi, Joe; Eastman, Jacqueline K.; Swift, Cathy Owens – Journal of Education for Business, 2004
Research regarding student cohorts entering the Georgia WebMBA[R] program (an online MBA program in the University System of Georgia) shows consistent demographic characteristics as well as students' reasons for joining the program, experience with online learning, and perceptions of teamwork. The program has a high retention rate, and in this…
Descriptors: Profiles, Online Courses, Teaching Methods, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
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Nonis, Sarath; Swift, Cathy Owens – Journal of Education for Business, 2001
A survey of 1,051 business students found that those who believed that dishonest acts such as cheating are acceptable are more likely to engage in them. Those who engage in dishonest acts in class are more likely to do so in the workplace. (Contains 76 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Business Education, Cheating, Classroom Environment
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Swift, Cathy Owens; Kent, Russell – Journal of Education for Business, 1999
Explores legal issues involved in business student internships for employers (compensation, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, termination, equal-opportunities legislation, general liability) and for business schools (equal opportunities-legislation, general liability). (SK)
Descriptors: Business Education, Business Responsibility, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Higher Education
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Swift, Cathy Owens; Wilson, Jerry W.; Wayland, Jane P. – Journal of Education for Business, 1997
Describes interactive television as a distance learning delivery method. Addresses concerns of colleges of business, departments, and business faculty about using this medium. (SK)
Descriptors: Business Education Teachers, Delivery Systems, Distance Education, Higher Education