ERIC Number: EJ941411
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jul
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A Self-Study of Technological Transition: Instructional Impacts of Shifting a Distance Course Delivery System
Turner, Susan A.
Journal of Educators Online, v8 n2 Jul 2011
This self-study examines the process of technological transition: the instructional shift from the use of one distance course delivery technology, to a different technology delivery system. Specifically, it examines the impact of the shift on course design, and on the instructor's transitional learning process that occurred while moving a graduate course from distance face-to-face delivery format, to an on-line collaborative learning format using Wimba[R] software. The change process is documented through the use of self-study methodology (Samaras & Freese, 2006), and an exploratory framework for technological transitions of this type, is proposed. The framework focuses on four critical areas of transitional knowledge: Student Knowledge, Technical Knowledge, Experiential Knowledge and Reflective Knowledge. (Contains 1 footnote and 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Graduate Study, Program Implementation, Observation, Student Surveys, Interviews, College Faculty, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Software, Technology Integration, Web Based Instruction
Journal of Educators Online. 500 University Drive, Dothan, AL 36303. Web site: http://www.thejeo.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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