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On Synchronous Distance Teaching in a Mathematics MS Program
US-China Education Review, Vol.1(6), pp.761-767
2011
Abstract
A fully online graduate program that was developed at the UWF (University of West Florida) has been successfully implemented using synchronous instruction since fall 2009. The hybrid nature of the developed model has proven to be of benefit to both face-to-face and distance students. Aside from the robustness of students' discussions and interactions outside the regular class period via an e-learning platform, the fact that the instructor can be a part of the discussion when needed has been an added advantage. Moreover, our assessment results showed that the model is flexible and cost effective. A statistical analysis of students' performance indicated that the distance students do as well as their face-to-face counterparts when this delivery model is used. We will provide some recommendations for institutions wishing to adapt this hybrid model.
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- Title
- On Synchronous Distance Teaching in a Mathematics MS Program
- Publication Details
- US-China Education Review, Vol.1(6), pp.761-767
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- David Publishing Co., Inc.
- Identifiers
- 99380602042106600
- Academic Unit
- Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering ; Mathematics and Statistics
- Language
- English