ISTC2025 Distance Learning and IT Support

 ISTC2025 – Distance Learning and IT Support

Module 1 – History/Definitions/Research 

 Introduction:

To gain an understanding of where we are today and where we might be going, it is important to have some insight into our past. This activity introduces you to the history of distance education as well as terminology and research for you to gain a better understanding of what is happening in this area.

Objectives (CO-A, CO-B):

1. Discuss the history of CBT and Distance Learning.
2. Find and evaluate a quality site on the history of CBT/Distance Learning.
3. Articulate your findings on the history of CBT/Distance Learning in the discussion forum.
4. Define and discuss the basic terminology and concepts related to CBT/Distance education.
5. Use appropriate resources to support your discussion/definitions.
6. Discuss a research article on research in CBT and Distance Learning.

Activity:

1. History and Definitions:

Read Chapters 1 and 2 in the Simonson et al book. A pdf of this book can be found in BB. Read these articles:

• E-learning Industry (2016). History of Training and Development Inforgraphic.

http://elearninginfographics.com/history-training-development-infographic/

x Moore, J. Dickson-Deane, C. and Galyen, K (2010). e-Learning, online learning, and distance learning environments: Are they the same? Internet and Higher Education, 14:129-135.  Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233779932_E-

Learning_online_learning_and_distance_learning_environments_Are_they_the_same  x Bondarouk, T. Ruel, H. (2010). Dynamics of e-learning: theoretical and practical perspectives. International Journal of Training & Development, 14:3, 149-154. Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-2419.2010.00348.x/pdf

x Sangra, A., Vlachopoulos, D. and Cabrera, N. (2012). Building an Inclusive Definition of ELearning: An Approach to the Conceptual Framework. The International Review of

 Discussion Forum: You will not see your classmates post until you first post your interesting fact. Post both of this bullet points to the discussion forum in ONE thread.

x Find an interesting historical fact about Distance Learning.  Where did you found it (URL). Why was it of interest to you? What is this a reputable source?

x Also answer these questions What do you see as some of the disadvantages of distance learning? Advantages? What sources help IT professionals understand the concept of distance learning and required related IT support?

 

x Respond to at least 2 other students’ posts adding something of note to their post.

 Wiki Work: (This is make up work for no class on Sept 4^th).

First, make sure you read chapter 2 in the Simonson book.

Second, review the Terms powerpoint.

Third, complete the below activity.

You are serving on a committee to provide the company with some background information as they move to deliver training online. You quickly notice that people aren’t using the correct terms or they have different meanings to the terms. The committee asks you to provide definitions of the following terms as well as what technology the company may need to implement the training online.

 

x Pick one of these terms and define it using the course BB wiki. DO NOT REPEAT ONE ALREADY DEFINED. FIRST COME: FIRST SERVE.

x Create a wiki page on the concept/term

x Define the term, list the required technology to implement that concept, and provide a source for the definition. Include other terms that may be used for this concept.

x Edit the Homepage by adding your term and then linking it to your page with the definition.

x Edit at least one classmate’s definition by adding something of note. In the comment section identify what you edited.

 CBT/Distance Learning Research:

Read Chapter 3 in the Simonson et al e-Book.

Read this article:

• Means, B. Toyama, Y, Murphy, R. Bakia, M. and Jones, K. (2010). Evaluation of Evidence-

Based Practices in Online Learning A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning

Studies. US Department of Education. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf .  Alternatively you can look at http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED505824.pdf

 

Discussion Forum:

Find one article/podcast/video that reports the results of a research study related to Distance Learning of Corporate Training. This means an actual research study not a summary of many research studies.

What question was it trying to answer? What were the results? What implications might this have for you?

Post your answers to these questions as well as the source in the Discussion Forum – Research.

 

Name:

Scoring Rubric:

This counts as part of the 10% of your grade. There are 25 points for this activity.

 

Criteria	Possible Points	Your Points
Discussion Forum (History): Found and posted interesting history fact	1
Provided a source(s) for the fact (.5); why is it reputable (.5)?	1
Explained why it was of interest to you	1
Listed at least 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages to distance learning – 1 point for each	4
Comment on 2 other students post with more than I agree	2
Wiki (Terms/Concepts):    Selected a term according to the guidelines (no one to use the same term)	1
Add a wiki page that defines the term (2), related technology required (1), and a source (1)	4
Listed term on the wiki homepage (1) and linked the term to your wiki page with the definition (1)	2
Edit at least 1 classmates term with something of note ie another source, clarifying the definition, adding an example,image and so forth	1
Discussion Forum: (Research): Posted link to research article (1)- article was of original research not a summary of published research (2)	3
Accurately responded to questions in #2 Research – research question (2), results (2), and implications (1)	5
TOTAL	25