Universities nationwide have broken new ground in curriculum delivery by implementing the Learning Management System to provide distant learners with material to aid in earning their degrees. Specialty schools are the first to mark such accomplishments as they have established numerous successful online degree programs utilizing a Learning Management System. Such curriculum includes interactive classes where students can interact with the material or with one another.
Jim Miller, a current Internet Marketing student is experience distant learning first hand. He is currently attending Full Sail University, Orlando based, while residing on the West Coast. He talks about his experience at Full Sail, while also maintaining a full time job. “It’s great because class is wherever you are. The convenience and flexibility of when you attend your class enables you to work your education around your career which helps to facilitate both endeavors.”
The Learning Management System has created a platform for students that offer a 24/7 support mentorship where students can connect with experienced trainers for help on their coursework. Professors and Counselors have extended their availability in addition to the 24/7 support to ensure that students receive a quick response to their questions. Among many benefits that the Learning Management System provides, students are exposed to various styles of teaching enabling them to experiment and identify what teaching method they learn best using.
However, with every progression there is a hindrance. Depending on the Professor or coursework layout, students may be required to participate in group projects, which can cause headaches in compensating for time difference, planning around work schedules, and having to pick up slack from the lesser motivated student. These concerns have been voiced and as a result assessments and evaluations are regularly taking place to ensure the quality and effectiveness of each course.
When Jim was asked how he felt about the quality in curriculum and teaching for Learning System Management in comparison to “in classroom” teaching he states, “The only difference that I have experienced is that you are not physically in the classroom. I feel the quality of the curriculum and the concepts I am being taught are held at the same standard and uphold the same quality at any other University attending an in-person course.”
While some Colleges are not ready to make the full transition of implementing a Learning Management System, signs are beginning to show that they are testing the waters. Professors are beginning to hold class sessions online via secured site, to implement a new way of communication and grasping concepts. People are slowly noticing the ease of learning and the convenience of material delivery. Within no time distant learning programs will be found at every University.
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