Abstract
The concept of the “virtual classroom” has been emerging for decades. The roots of the concept began in the post-war correspondence phenomenon. Since then, technological advances in distance learning have increased possibilities and modified the form of delivery of the virtual classroom. Current developments in computer technology and telecommunications have accelerated this rate of change. It is now possible to offer a fully interactive course, globally, using a variety of multimedia options. Universities have begun to offer courses based on these structural options. Traditional placebased institutions are embracing the web as a tool to support classroom instruction and many institutions are ramping up on-line courses to supplement traditional post-secondary offerings. Further, completely on-line programs within traditional universities, and even completely virtual universities, are coming onstream.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
Alavi, M., & Leidner, D.E. (2001). Research commentary: Technology mediated learning–a call for greater depth and breadth of research, MIS Quarterly, 12 (1), 1–10.
Noble, D. (2000). Digital diploma mills. In J. Turk (Ed.) The corporate campus: Commercialization and the dangers to Canada’s colleges and universities (pp. 101–121 ), Toronto: James Lorimer and Co Ltd.
Paivio, A. (1971). Imagery and cognitive processes, New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Parker, D., & Gemino, A. (2001). Inside online learning: Comparing conceptual and technique learning performance in place-based and ALN formats, Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 5 (2), 64–74.
Parker, D.C., & Rossner-Merrill, V. (1998). Socialization of distance education: The web as enabler. Paper presented at WebNet’98 Proceedings, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Orlando, FLA.
Piccoli, G., Rami A., & Ives, B. (2001). Web-based virtual learning environments: A research framework and a preliminary assessment of effectiveness in basic IT skills training, MIS Quarterly, 25 (4), 401–426.
Porter, M.E. & Millar V.E. (1985). How information gives you competitive advantage, Harvard Business Review, 63 (4), 149–160.
Starr-Hiltz, R., Coppola, N., Rotter, N., & Todd, M. (2001). Measuring the importance of collaborative learning for the effectiveness of ALN: A multi-measure, multi-method approach, Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 4 (2), 1–20.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2004 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Parker, D., Gemino, A. (2004). Moving a University Toward On-line Learning: Opportunities, Challenges, and Technologies. In: Ottewill, R., Borredon, L., Falque, L., Macfarlane, B., Wall, A. (eds) Educational Innovation in Economics and Business. Educational Innovation in Economics and Business, vol 8. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1386-3_4
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1386-3_4
Publisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht
Print ISBN: 978-90-481-6505-6
Online ISBN: 978-94-017-1386-3
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive