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Teacher Education:Research Obligation and
Virtual Schools
Michael Simonson, Ph.D.Program Professor
Instructional Technology and Distance Education
Fischler School of EducationNova Southeastern University
North Miami Beach, FL
Our Agenda
• Status of Distance Education today– Who is getting into DE
• Distance Education – What do we really mean?• Myths and misconceptions• A Research Agenda
Definition of Distance Education
Definition of Distance Education
Institution-based formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems/media are used to connect learners, resources and instructors (Simonson, 2009)
Institution-based formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems/media are used to connect learners, resources and instructors (Simonson, 2009)Encyclopaedia Britannica’s Definition
Equivalency Theory of Distance Education
Equivalency Theory of Distance Education
“Learners, distant and local, should be provide equivalent learning
experiences in order for them to achieve similar learning outcomes”
“Learners, distant and local, should be provide equivalent learning
experiences in order for them to achieve similar learning outcomes”
Make Distance Classes as Close to Traditional Classes
as Possible
Make Distance Classes as Close to Traditional Classes
as Possible
Nope!Nope!
Equivalency Theory of Distance Education
Equivalency Theory of Distance Education
"The more equivalent the learning experiences of the distant learner are to the learning experiences of the traditional learner, the more equivalent are the learning outcomes."
"The more equivalent the learning experiences of the distant learner are to the learning experiences of the traditional learner, the more equivalent are the learning outcomes."
Distance Education will replace Traditional Education
Distance Education will replace Traditional Education
NopeNope
Learning About Social Networking: A Taxonomy
Learning About Social Networking: A Taxonomy
Level 1: Learning about social networks – definitions, history, background, and examples.
Level 2: Designing for social networks – profiling, blogging, wiki-ing, and friending.
Level 3: Studying social networks – ethics, uses, mis-uses, policing, supporting.
Level 4: Learning from and with social networks – social networks for teaching and learning, science, research, and theory building.
Level 1: Learning about social networks – definitions, history, background, and examples.
Level 2: Designing for social networks – profiling, blogging, wiki-ing, and friending.
Level 3: Studying social networks – ethics, uses, mis-uses, policing, supporting.
Level 4: Learning from and with social networks – social networks for teaching and learning, science, research, and theory building.
Distance Education has Little or No Research
Distance Education has Little or No Research
Nope…Well?Nope…Well?
Best Practices
• U-M-T Design Approach• Logical and Intuitive Organization• Multimedia Use to Present Content• High Quality Production Standards• Content-Rich DesignMultiple Options• Meaningful, Quick and Meaningful Interaction• Self Pacing Apparent• Continuous Evaluation and Revision
Indicators of ConcernIndicators of Concern
• Dual tracks – distance learners and traditional• Dual populations• Dual evaluation systems• Standardized courses• Duplication of traditional courses
–Failure to apply Equivalency Theory• Poor Institutionalization• Many drop-outs• Many complaints
• Dual tracks – distance learners and traditional• Dual populations• Dual evaluation systems• Standardized courses• Duplication of traditional courses
–Failure to apply Equivalency Theory• Poor Institutionalization• Many drop-outs• Many complaints
Indicators of QualityIndicators of Quality
• A clear mission statement• Faculty oversight and input• Support ~24/7• Clear plans for the future• Rigorous Evaluation
• A clear mission statement• Faculty oversight and input• Support ~24/7• Clear plans for the future• Rigorous Evaluation
The PlanThe Plan
• Evaluation Studies
• Comparison Studies (Sorry R. Clark)
• Multiple Variable Studies
• Prediction Studies
• Evaluation Studies
• Comparison Studies (Sorry R. Clark)
• Multiple Variable Studies
• Prediction Studies
Researchable TopicsResearchable Topics
• Theories – Relevance and Appropriateness
• Instructional Design• Assessment Strategies• Time Expectations –
teachers and students• Social Networking• Technology Needs
• Theories – Relevance and Appropriateness
• Instructional Design• Assessment Strategies• Time Expectations –
teachers and students• Social Networking• Technology Needs
• Cost Analysis• Teaching Strategies• Administrative
Competencies• Selecting and Managing
Vendors• Organizational
Transformation• Student
Teaching/Certification
• Cost Analysis• Teaching Strategies• Administrative
Competencies• Selecting and Managing
Vendors• Organizational
Transformation• Student
Teaching/Certification