You are opening up a pandora's box...which in and of itself is not bad. The
online vs traditional has been debated to death with no clear cut resolution
in terms of learning outcomes. However the better direction has to do with the
effective integration of content-pedgagy-technology. Several of us at NJIT are
experimenting with blended learning by developing hybrid courses that
integrate F2F with online (async. and sync) technologies. Not all F2F and not
all online but something in the middle of that polarizing dialectic that pits
F2F with on line. If you want more info. on this direction (blended learniing)
let me know.
Quoting Loong Wong <[log in to unmask]>:
> dear all
>
> this is my first posting. i am seeking advice here. i would appreciate
> if anyone can advice me on effectiveness of online teaching? it has been
> claimed by my academic supervisor that students as customers demand it
> and it is therefore expected. moreover, it is student-centred,
> 'effective', flexible and cater to individual learning. i see this trend
> as corrosive of academic integrity, work, freedom and values. i also
> believe that an academic should be able to decide whether s/he wishes to
> participate in this dystopia. any evidence of online effectiveness
> vis-a-vis 'traditional' modes of practice i.e. lecture theatre practices
> will be most appreciated.
>
> thanks
>
> loong
>
> loong wong (dr.)
> central coast school of business university of newcastle
> email: [log in to unmask]
> >>> Charles Wankel <[log in to unmask]> 04/02/06 5:14 AM >>>
> I am undertaking a book project focused on the 100 "key" business and
> management topics, issues, or debates that any undergraduate business
> major
> should master for effectiveness in the 21st century. What critical
> management issues starkly should be included? It would be helpful if
> you
> provide associated recommended citations that have breakthrough insight
> into
> the issues. Thanks for your collegial help!
>
>
>
> Collegially,
>
> Charles Wankel
>
> St. John's University, New York
>
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