Title :
Evaluating costs and benefits of distributed learning
Author :
Campbell, J. Olin
Author_Institution :
Center for Innovations in Eng. Educ., Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN, USA
Abstract :
Distributed learning may decrease cost per learner in relation to small campus-based engineering education courses. This paper presents design and evaluation strategies for distributed learning, together with an evaluation of the results for existing programs. It further describes means to evaluate the costs and benefits for both the provider and the customer
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; educational courses; engineering computing; engineering education; teaching; CAI; benefits; costs; design strategies; distributed learning; engineering education courses; evaluation strategies; Collaboration; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Costs; Distributed computing; Engineering education; Feedback; Technological innovation; Videoconference; Web pages;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1997. 27th Annual Conference. Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change. Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4086-8
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1997.644918
