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Strategic Directions: Blended and Distance Education. Jan Poley President ADEC Forum 1. Convergence. Distance Education/Online Learning and Resident Education Blending….Blurring…..Back-up Learner Centered Considerations Convenience Cost Preferences Others?.
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Strategic Directions: Blended and Distance Education Jan Poley President ADEC Forum 1
Convergence • Distance Education/Online Learning and Resident Education • Blending….Blurring…..Back-up • Learner Centered Considerations • Convenience • Cost • Preferences • Others?
DE/Online Learning As Strategic Asset • Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and NASULGC initiative: engaging university presidents and chancellors • Survey Findings • Development of Case Studies • National Videoconference and web-based materials • Sharing models and experiences
DE/Online Learning: Part of Smart Institutional Strategy • Increase student access • Grow continuing education and professional education • Attract students from outside immediate service area • Improve teaching/pedagogy • Increase rate of degree completion
DE/Online Learning Strategy (cont.) • Improve enrollment management responsiveness • Enhance value of university brand • Strengthen academic continuity in case of disaster • Improve student retention • Increase partnerships with other institutions
DE/Online Learning Strategy (cont.) • Optimize physical plant use • Enhance alumni and donor outreach • Increase diversity of student body • Reduce or contain costs • Augment faculty recruitment and retention
Learner Orientation “Put the sidewalks where students walk anyway!! -Scholars -Careerists -Conflicted -Drifters