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Developing a distance learning honours degree in health promotion for delivery using the Internet
G Young1, D Marks-Maran, J Macklin
1Research Unit, Wolfson Institute of Health Sciences, Thames Valley University, UK.
Nurse Education Today
|February 29, 2000
Summary
Developing online educational programs requires adapting to internet delivery challenges. Lessons learned provide a template for future distance learning initiatives, enhancing institutional competitiveness.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education Administration
Background:
- Institutions of higher education face increasing competition, necessitating online strategies.
- Market research indicates a need for universities to adopt internet-based models for program delivery and business operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the learning experience of designing and delivering an internet-based distance learning program.
- To establish a template for future distance learning program development within higher education.
Main Methods:
- Program design and implementation for internet-based distance learning.
- Analysis of challenges and resolutions encountered during the development process.
Main Results:
- Significant learning experiences were gained by staff involved in internet-based program design.
- A template for developing future distance learning programs was created.
- Identified a lag in internet technologies for effective social learning.
Conclusions:
- The experience provided a framework for future distance learning initiatives.
- Internet technologies require further development to fully support social learning in educational contexts.
- Adapting to online delivery is crucial for institutional competitiveness.