Penn State World Campus worldcampus.psu Evaluating the Distant Learning

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Penn State World Campus www.worldcampus.psu.eduEvaluating the Distant LearningProgram Bachelor of Science in BusinessBrith OsinkoskyEDIT 611 GMUJune 13, 2008

1Penn State World CampusProgram Overview

FactsMission of the ProgramAbout the ProgramResourcesInteraction

2Bachelor of Science in BusinessDistant Education Program

RequirementsCurriculumCostsAdmissions

3Distant Education Business ProgramMeeting the Distant Learners Needs

Pursuing BusinessContactTechnical RequirementsToolsElion

4Distant Education Business ProgramIs the Program Effective?

Overall PerceptionTestimonialsFaculty and Staff ProfilesStatisticsTurfgrass Science vs. Bachelor of Business

5Turfgrass Management Perception

6Business Perception

7Distant Education Business ProgramPositive Indicatorsand Red Flags

Positive IndicatorsVision/Mission StatementAcademic AdvisorsLow drop-out rateRed Flags24/7 Technical SupportCookie Cutter approach

8Overall Distant Learning ProgramEasy to useAttractiveBusiness ProgramLack of InformationWhat Improvements are Needed?Testimonials, faculty profiles, video presentations.Web site improvements

Improvements andOverall Assessment

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