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Distance Learning & The Virtual University. Q & A (with less A and more Q) Todd Gaviglio. •Significant Time outside of class spent in interactive on-line discussion with Classmates, T.A.’s, and Professors (blackboard or coursework)
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Distance Learning &The Virtual University Q & A (with less A and more Q) Todd Gaviglio
•Significant Time outside of class spent in interactive on-line discussion with Classmates, T.A.’s, and Professors (blackboard or coursework) •Interaction with Professor outside of class (even prior to beginning of school semester) •Students posting assignments in a non-interactive fashion •Course Readings provided on-line •Submission of Assignments through e-mail outside of class meeting times VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY
•Who are the distance learners? •Who aren’t they? •What factors influence who enters and who successfully exits the Virtual University?
1. V.U. APPLICANTS 2. V.U. ENROLLEES 3. V.U. GRADUATES 4. V.U. CAREER SUCCESSES
Who Applies? APPLICANTS? Who is Accepted? 2. V.U. ENROLLEES 3. V.U. GRADUATES 4. V.U. CAREER SUCCESSES Who is Rejected? Implications?
What % Drops? Who Are They? 1. V.U. APPLICANTS ENROLLEES? 3. V.U. GRADUATES 4. V.U. CAREER SUCCESSES What Can Be Done? Why Do They Drop?
1. V.U. APPLICANTS 71% Satisfaction? Demographics? 2. V.U. ENROLLEES GRADUATES? 4. V.U. CAREER SUCCESSES Does it Look Like This?… Why?
1. V.U. APPLICANTS Implications? …Or, Does it Look Like This? 2. V.U. ENROLLEES GRADUATES? 4. V.U. CAREER SUCCESSES
Who Translates V.U To Career Success? Who Doesn’t Make It? 1. V.U. APPLICANTS 2. V.U. ENROLLEES 3. V.U. GRADUATES CAREER SUCCESSES How Are They Perceived?
Are V.U. Professionals perceived to be as qualified by prospective employers? • What do the people in this room think?
•Would you care if your dental hygienist was a product of distance learning? • •How about your dentist? • •What if your child’s teacher learned their profession on line? • •Your mechanic? • •The CPA you consult with? • •The nurse performing your colonoscopy? • •The lady conducting your IRS audit? • •The health aides in your grandma’s nursing home? • •The pilot of a plane you are a passenger on? • •The architectural engineer you want to hire to complete earthquake retrofits on your house?