1. Current developments on e-Learning Delivery Cecilia Lavena Doctoral StudentSchool of Public Affairs and AdministrationRutgers, The State University of New JerseyEmail: clavena@pegasus.rutgers.edu November 16, 2010
2. Defining e-Learning Clark and Mayer (2007, p. 10) define e-learning as “instruction delivered on a computer by way of CD-Rom, Internet, or intranet.” E-learning has the following features: includes content of relevance to the learning goal; employs examples as instructional methods and media elements as forms for the delivery of content; may be instructor-led (synchronous e-learning) or self-paced individual study (asynchronous e-learning); and creates new knowledge and skills to individual learning goals or to improved organizational performance.
3. E-Learning experience Asynchronous e-learning typically involves self-paced courses and discussion groups. An example of a no human interaction training course is a learning experience were students take courses through computer based technology using printed materials and digital media (illustrations, photos, animation or video) to complete an educational certificate program. In a synchronous e-learning the instructors and the students are connected online via telephone and remotely attend actual “classes” through online web-based video interface. Students and faculty can all be at various locations. All they would need is a cell or telephone and access to a computer with broadband connectivity. In some cases where there is a small class small video cameras can be used between student and instructor. Other examples involve virtual classroom; audio and video conferencing; chat and instant messaging; shared whiteboard; and application sharing.
4. Examples of Web-Based Courses Mini MBAs (Master in Business Administration) Program goals: provide an overview of the key concepts, tools, and techniques for business success through case study analysis, developing of business plans, capstone sessions. Student Profile: managers, functional experts, professionals in leadership positions, entrepreneurs, unemployed workforce in need for professional training, career changers. Curriculum: Varies according to the program. General business topics include Business strategy, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Marketing and Business communications. Cost: Varies depending on the Program’s format from $6,550 (11 weeks three hours per week sessions) to $795 (17 modules to be completed online). Format: 30-36 hours; 11-14 weeks modules; on-site custom programs.
5. Links to MBA Programs Rutgers UniversityCenter for Management Development Rutgers Min- MBA™ Managerswww.cmd.rutgers.edu Loyola University ChicagoExecutive Education Mini MBAManagement Certificate Program Professionals www.luc.edu/exec-ed/cert_mini-MBA.shtml University of BuffaloSchool of Management Online Mini MBA(Executive Program) Business and Management Practitioners http://mgt.buffalo.edu/executive/ommba Stanford UniversityGraduate School of Business Custom Program Professional Executives Custom program www.gsb.stanford.edu/exed/custom.html University of PittsburghCenter for Executive Education Mini MBA Certificate Program Managershttp://www.business.pitt.edu/cee/documents/cee-mbaessentials.pdf
6. Examples of Web-Based Courses Mini MPAs (Master in Public Administration) Program goals: executive development of public sector workers, community auditing programs, seminars addressed to public sector workers, certificates in public management. Student Profile: public managers, professional executives in public agencies, community members. Curriculum: Varies according to the program. Sessions on Governance, Understanding local politics, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fiscal Policy, Financial Statements. Cost: Varies depending on the Program’s format from $800 (16 weeks three hours per week sessions) to $125 (per course). Format: 16 sessions, auditing lectures, 12-15 credit hours, custom programs.
7. Links to MPA Programs Rutgers University Public Performance Measurement and Reporting Networkhttp://www.ppmrn.net/resources/training/ Wichita State UniversityHugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs Mini MPAhttp://hws.wichita.edu/CUS/MiniMPA University of Colorado DenverSchool of Public Affairs Certificate for Public Managers Leaders in government and nonprofit sector http://www.ucdenver.edu/ACADEMICS/COLLEGES/SPA/ACADEMICS/LEADERSHIPPROGRAMS/Pages/default.aspx Florida State UniversityReubin O'D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy Certificate in Florida County Management Public Sector Managers http://www.askew.fsu.edu/prospective/mpa/certificate.html
8. What is an LMS? The online learning process is managed through a Learning Management System (LMS) which provides a way of administering groups of students and instructors; allowing for administrative permissions in data access and performance of functions; scheduling of classes and content authoring; course testing, monitoring and certification.
9. What can does an LMS do? Generally speaking, an LMS allows for Student authentication Student Assignment postings Class Calendar Class broadcast messaging Grading and posting of student grades Student feedback & progress tracking Student information and data Payment features for classes Wiki elaboration Posting of documents and content library
10. Examples of LMS used The following is a list of LMS providers most commonly used by Universities for e-learning delivery.
11. Teaching References Clark, R. C. and Mayer, R. E. (2007). e-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning (Second ed.). San Francisco: Pfeiffer Wiley. Horton, W. and Horton, K. (2003 ). E-learning Tools and Technologies: A consumer's guide for trainers, teachers, educators, and instructional designers . San Francisco: Wiley. Driscoll, W. and Carliner, S. (2005). Advanced Web-Based Training Strategies: Unlocking Instructionally Sound Online Learning. San Francisco: Pfeiffer Wiley. Colinn Clark, R. and Kwinn, A. (2007). The New Virtual Classroom: Evidence-based Guidelines for Synchronous e-Learning. San Francisco: Pfeiffer Wiley.
