SRI study for DoEd concludes "On average, students in
online learning conditions performed better than those
receiving face-to-face instruction."
The designer of the format, David Penrose, insists that in online education “tiny bursts can teach just as well as traditional lectures when paired with assignments and discussions.” The microlecture format begins with a podcast that introduces a few key terms or a critical concept, then immediately turns the learning environment over to the students.
Nice, easy-to-read collection of online collaborative tools.
The sixth annual report on the state of online learning in U.S. higher education. This year’s study, like those
for the previous five years, is aimed at answering some of the fundamental questions about the nature and extent of online education.
Two recent surveys conducted by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges found substantial skepticism over the effectiveness of online courses.
e-learning site to learn about e-learning
This article shares that advertising, marketing, and faculty support are the keys to a thriving online campus.
Analysis of the Apollo Group, parent to the University of Phoenix and other educational ventures
This article shares that distance learning classes are crucial especially for some of the smaller school districts who do not have enough students to fill an entire class or have lost electives because of budget cuts.