Graduate Students' Preferences in Online Instruction
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Kimberly Livengood, Mary McGlamery, Angelo State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-84-6 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
Technology has touched every aspect of life, including the way people learn. Online courses are in increased demand at colleges and universities. Online courses have transformed the way we live and learn. Various technologies have been employed to deliver course content in online programs. This study investigates graduate students' preferences for online strategies, websites, and programs. Implications for program improvement are discussed.
Citation
Livengood, K. & McGlamery, M. (2011). Graduate Students' Preferences in Online Instruction. In M. Koehler & P. Mishra (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2011--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 471-475). Nashville, Tennessee, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/36311/.
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