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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1108763
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
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Tips for Administrators in Promoting Distance Programs Using Peer Mentoring
McKenzie, Barbara K.; Özkan, Betül C.; Layton, Kent
Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, v9 n2 Sum 2006
In this exploratory distance mentor/mentee program implemented fall 2005 at the University of West Georgia , the authors investigated strategies that worked in motivating faculty to put their face-to-face classes online. This paper provides an overview of the program, its successes, problem areas, and tips for administrators to adopt in designing successful distance mentoring programs.
Descriptors: Distance Education, Peer Groups, Mentors, Program Administration, Teacher Motivation, Program Design, Program Descriptions, Online Courses, Universities, Schools of Education, Surveys, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Likert Scales, College Faculty, College Students, Program Evaluation
State University of West Georgia. 1601 Maple Street, Honors House, Carrollton, GA 30118. Tel: 678-839-5489; Fax: 678-839-0636; e-mail: distance@westga.edu; Web site: http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
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