ERIC Number: EJ1154845
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 17
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Emerging Framework for Planning and Implementation of Online Programs
Hernández-Gantes, Victor M.
International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, v1 n4 Article 1 p1-16 2010
The dramatic growth of online education over the past two decades is requiring colleges to make a shift from fragmented approaches to program planning and implementation towards a framework integrating both into a coherent support system. This article provides an overview of an emerging holistic framework for planning and implementation of online programs calling for shared strategic planning needs assessment strategies, and establishing program consensus. Guided by a program vision, curriculum and instructional strategies are identified along with internal and external supports needed for successful implementation. The framework suggests demand-driven strategic planning, benchmarking approaches to implementation practices, and interactive feedback to ensure effective program planning and implementation.
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Holistic Approach, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Educational Strategies, Program Effectiveness, Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Higher Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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