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Presented at 13th Niagara University International Conference on Teaching and Learning
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Michael Berta, Ed.D.
Daemen College
QUALITY WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION
Niagara University Conference on Teaching and Learning
January 2014
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Allen & Seaman(2008) (2009) (2010) (2011) (2012)
TheProblem
Quality Concerns
Increased Oversight
Inadequate
Institutional Systems Course
Delivery Unaddress
ed
Rigid Quality
Structures
Austin, 2010; Battin-Little, 200; Endean, et. al., 2010; Forsyth, et. al., 2010; Hoskins, 2009; Kee Meng & Mayadas, 2010; Picciano, 2009; Pollocia & McAllister, 2009; Postek, et. al, 2010; P. S. Smith, 2011; Westerfelt, 2011; Wickersham & McElhany, 2010; Vardi, 2012
Quality evaluation processes for distance education do not account for the complex differences in pedagogical approaches across disciplines or institutions and do not support the variety of skill levels and needs amongst faculty.
Endean et al., 2010; Forsyth et al., 2010; Picciano, 2009; Postek et al., 2010; P. S. Smith, 2011; Westerfelt, 2011
5. Develop Framework
1. Create a Sample Case
3. Revise2. Collect and Analyze
4. Repeat
Formative
Research
Method
(Reigeluth & Frick, 1999; Reigeluth, 2009)
RQ 1
RQ 2RQ 3
Appeal
EffectivenessEase of Use
Pedagogical Flexibility
Teaching and Learning Quality
Support and Necessary Skills
Framework Organization
Comprehensiveness
Support for Quality• Flexible• Evolving
Improved Efficiency• Reduced burden• Easy to use
Collaborative• Common
Language• Designers and
Faculty
Globalization• Increased quality• Demonstration of
standards
IMPLICATIONS FOR LEADERS
CourseQ™
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