International Relations
As the World Spins, Technology Spins Faster: A Global Long-Distance Education Program
In 2000, the educational leadership program of a major private U.S. university developed the Office of International Programs, designed to serve international educators and administrators in leadership positions. The student population grew from 10 students from nine countries in 2000 to 250 students from 63 countries in 2008. In the beginning, courses were delivered via asynchronous methods then later on, synchronous methods were integrated. Interviews were conducted in 2003 and follow-up online and paper-and-pencil surveys were administered in 2006 and 2008 respectively to examine students’ perceptions about international long distance learning, and the impact of the technologies used on their learning. › Continue reading