A Self-Study of Technological Transition: Instructional Impacts of Shifting a Distance Course Delivery System

This self-study examines the process of technological transition: the instructional shift from the use of one distance course delivery technology, to a different technology delivery system. Specifically, it examines the impact of the shift on course design, and on the instructor's transitional...

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Main Author: Susan A. Turner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Educators Online 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Educators Online
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Online Access:https://www.thejeo.com/archive/archive/2011_82/turnerpaperpdf
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description This self-study examines the process of technological transition: the instructional shift from the use of one distance course delivery technology, to a different technology delivery system. Specifically, it examines the impact of the shift on course design, and on the instructor's transitional learning process that occurred while moving a graduate course from distance face-to-face delivery format, to an on-line collaborative learning format using Wimba® software. The change process is documented through the use of self-study methodology (Samaras & Freese, 2006), and an exploratory framework for technological transitions of this type, is proposed. The framework focuses on four critical areas of transitional knowledge: Student Knowledge, Technical Knowledge, Experiential Knowledge and Reflective Knowledge.
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A Self-Study of Technological Transition: Instructional Impacts of Shifting a Distance Course Delivery System
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Multi-User Virtual Environment
Wimba®
title A Self-Study of Technological Transition: Instructional Impacts of Shifting a Distance Course Delivery System
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Virtual Teaching
Distance Technology
Multi-User Virtual Environment
Wimba®
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