Proposes a model for assessing distance learning instruction based on six constructs: the process of teaching and learning, developing a community of learners, the instructor, the student, implementation of the course, and technology use. Examines each construct by reviewing research in the field and makes recommendations for their design and…

This brief report describes the development and implementation of a unique, full-year, credit-bearing, technology course in literary Braille transcription offered at a Long Island (New York) high school. It describes the program's goals, development, implementation, students, ongoing activities, outreach efforts, and student attitudes. Suggestions…

Examines the constructions of gender and sexuality, desire and resistance in students' reflections on a course (entitled, "Gender, Culture and Communication") and a curriculum which asked them not only to interrogate the reasons for their performance of gendered identity, but to question (and resist) the performance itself. Explores the…

Registered nurses in an online nursing leadership course (n=33) reported a high level of confidence in attainment of objectives and leadership competencies; 57% felt the online course required more work. Faculty created a helpful learning environment with clear expectations and innovative assignments. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Discusses two major areas to consider related to parenthood education for adolescents: course or curriculum design and delivery and course assessment. (JOW)

Fourteen students evaluated an Internet-based graduate-level career-development course for counselor education. Most felt they had as much interaction with instructors as in face-to-face classes; they felt confident in their ability to use the Internet with career clients; and 13 would take other Internet courses. (SK)

Used a pre-test, post-test design to evaluate a pilot entrepreneurship education course at a South African university. Found that the course had no significant effect on the career expectations of students. Concluded that such education should begin earlier. (EV)

At the request of a professor, a university center for teaching and learning conducted formative evaluations of an undergraduate course. The evaluation process included two stages: a mid-term formative evaluation with feedback and suggested changes and an end-of-term final evaluation and review. This case study discusses the evaluations and the…

Discusses the return-on-investment (ROI) process for determining the effectiveness of a training initiative in light of the organization's strategic plan for performance improvement. Describes data collection barriers and uses hypothetical deductive reasoning to overcome barriers and evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's training…

This paper shares research findings about Millikin University's University Capstone, which is the culminating general education course for all seniors. Results of the research discuss the extent to which key elements of the university's curriculum were perceived by students as integrated into this course, compared to courses in the major.

In this paper, the researchers attempt to incorporate the marketing theory (specifically the service quality model) into the education system. The service quality measurements have been employed to investigate its applicability in the education environment. Most of previous studies employ the regression-based analysis to test the effectiveness of…

The study attempted to assess the validity of measures commonly used for course evaluations. Activity and attitudinal measures were included and these were related to two different control groups. The study was completed with a sample of teachers who attended a course dealing with child abuse repeated 23 times with groups of approximately 25…

This paper builds a case that broadens the purpose of entrepreneurship education beyond the walls of the business school to include diverse fields of study at the tertiary level. Entrepreneurship, as a discipline, transcends traditional business school programmes that constrict its holistic nature. It has long been recognized that entrepreneurs…

There exists the need to better understand the effectiveness of online education. In recent years, academic institutions (of higher education) have increased the number of online courses offered to students. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that are most influential in determining student satisfaction of overall course…

The war on cancer has been waged for nearly 40 years, yet the cancer burden remains high, especially among minority and underserved populations. One strategy to make strides in the war on cancer and its disparate impacts is to increase the diversity of the cancer research workforce. We describe an approach to recruit a diverse population of future…