MEDT+7475



= = =**COURSE DESCRIPTION** = ===This course focuses on current issues and challenges for the distance education professional. Students will be prepared to assume the role of an e-learning teacher and professional through the study of distance education research as well as the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of e-learning environments. Students will examine the management of e-learning initiatives including cultural impact; budget, technological and managerial requirements; quality support; policy issues; development of e-learning materials; facilitating instruction and interaction; and other areas of professional development and training. === =ARTIFACTS =

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 * ===Project 3.1 - GVS Course Review ===
 * GVS Individual Course Review
 * GVS Group Review
 * Video Walk Through - Learning Objectives
 * Personal Reflection and Summary Notes
 * ===Project 3.2 - Virtual Mentoring Experience ===
 * Introduction
 * Meeting Notes
 * Journal Reflections
 * Personal Reflection and Summary Notes
 * ===Project 3.3 - Online Professional Development Workshop ===
 * Needs Assessment Survey
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Professional Development Wiki
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Journal Reflections
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Personal Reflection and Summary Notes
 * ===<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Op-Ed Piece ===
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Flipped Classroom - Is it Destined to Flop?