Instructional and Student Support Systems

 

Implementing DE programs covers both course development and course delivery. There are different approaches to developing course materials depending on the institution (Care and Scanlan 2001). In addition to developing learning materials, DE institutions need to set up learner support systems (Tait 2000), including tutorial support (Segoe 2014), to address the special needs of distance learners. 

 

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1.  Compare and contrast the different models in course development

2.  Describe the support systems in developing and delivering DE programs and discuss their importance

 

WEBPAGE CONTENTS:

I. Home

II. Different models in course development

III. Student support system

 

DISCUSSION POINTS:

 

1. Among the 7 models in course development I presented, what is the best model you would like to implement for your current or future DE program? Justify your answer.

 

2. Describe how crucial is student support services in the implementation of DE programs. 

 

 

REFERENCES:

 

Care, W. D., & Scanlan, J. M. (2001). Planning and managing the development of courses for distance delivery: Results from a qualitative study. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 4(2). Retrieved August June 22, 2018. Available at: http://westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/summer42/care42.html

 

Chander, Prof. Jose (1998). Towards a Better Student Support System in Distance Education. (eds): Student Support Services in Distance Education, IDEA.

 

Chapman, D., & Nicolet, T. (2003). Using the project approach to online course development. Technology Source.

 

Floyd, D. L., and Casey-Powell, D. (2004). New roles for student support services in distance learning. New Directions for Community Colleges, 2004: 55–64. doi:10.1002/cc.175 

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Garrison, D. R., & Baynton, M. (1987). Beyond independence in distance education: The concept of control. American Journal of Distance Education, 1(3), 3-15.

 

Hixon, E. (2008). Team-based online course development:  A case study of collaboration models. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. Retrieved June 22, 2018. Available at: http://www.westga.edu/-distance/ojdla/winter134/heyman134.html

 

Johnson, J.L. (2003). Assessment and evaluation. In Distance education: The complete guide to designing delivery, and improvement (pp.137-143). New York. N.Y.: Teachers College Press, Columbia University.

 

McDermott, L. (2012). Planning and Managing Networked Learning. University of the Philippines Open University.

 

Outlaw, V., & Rice, M. (2015). Best practices: Implementing an online course development & delivery model. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. 18(3). Retrieved June 22, 2018. Available at: http://www.wesga.edu/-distance/ojdla/fall183/outlaw-rice183.html

 

Sawyer, R. Keith. (2006). The Cambridge handbook of the learning sciences.New York: Cambridge University Press. Models in Course Development References: