Face-to-Face versus Online Coursework: A Comparison of Learning Outcomes and Costs
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Terry Herman, Savilla Banister, Bowling Green State University, United States
CITE Journal Volume 7, Number 4, ISSN 1528-5804 Publisher: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
This study documents the transformation of a graduate-level course for teachers that had traditionally been taught in a face-to-face (f2f) model, in multiple sections, at a large university. By designing the course for online delivery and developing various interactive multimedia modules, the university was able to offer the course at a considerable savings while maintaining quality. The faculty worked in close collaboration, strategizing creative solutions to maintain the academic rigor and integrity of the course. Student papers and projects were analyzed and compared from both the f2f and online versions of the course to determine academic quality and learning outcomes.
Citation
Herman, T. & Banister, S. (2007). Face-to-Face versus Online Coursework: A Comparison of Learning Outcomes and Costs. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 7(4), 318-326. Waynesville, NC USA: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Retrieved March 6, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/24250/.
© 2007 Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
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