e-Education in the Global Environment

University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course focuses on the business of distance education from a global perspective. Educational systems, cultural differences, as well as curricula of various global environments are explored. Students will study political and cultural issues that impact education and its delivery through distance education modalities.

Topics and Objectives

Culture and Diversity

Examine the concepts of culture and diversity and their impact on education.
Nature of Distance Education

Analyze the nature and characteristics of distance education.
Compare and contrast features of distance (electronic) education with face-to-face education.
Technology and Instructional Design

Synthesize issues to consider in the planning process.
Evaluate the use of different technologies for different purposes in distance education.
Develop communication models for distance learning.
Perspectives and Issues of Students on Distance Education

Analyze the particular issues facing students in distance education.
Determine the use of student basic support services.
Perspectives and Issues of Teachers on Distance Education

Evaluate the role of the teacher in distance education.
Assess the needs of staffing.
Special Issues in Distance Learning and the Global Environment

Develop handouts and other teaching materials for distance education.
Determine ways to enhance teaching using Internet resources.
Assessment in the Distance Education Modalities

Determine issues of intellectual property, plagiarism, and cheating in distance education.
Evaluate different types of assessment in the distance education environment.
Evaluate teacher and program effectiveness in distance education.
Creating a Distance Learning Course in Distance Education

Determine elements of an effective electronically based course.
Develop standards and criteria for student and teacher achievement.
Integrate important aspects of business, technology, and education in the development of distance education courses.
Future of Distance Education

Develop an understanding of key trends in distance education.
Synthesize learning from this course with best practices in teaching.
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Phone:800-492-6552

School Address:

University of Phoenix Online
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 800-492-6552
E-Mail: online@phoenix.edu
Web: http://www.uopx.com

Jobs & Resumes: Phoenix
Houses & Roommates: Phoenix

Ethics and Technology in Education
Integrating Educational Technology in the Classroom
Designing and Producing Educational Technology
Instructional Multimedia Authoring
Foundations of Distance Education and Training
Assessment and Evaluation in e-Education
Information Technology
Internet and Distance Education Delivery
Applications of Multimedia and Web Page Design
Courseware Authoring
e-Education Capstone
Critical Issues in Education
Introduction to Educational Research
Applications of Research
Action Research Outline
Action Research Proposal
Action Research Presentation
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Growth and Development in Early Childhood

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