Effective Design & Use of Web-Based Distance Learning Environments

Distance learning environments are experiencing exponential growth. The effectiveness of these environments continues to be debated, especially in terms of student learning. This issue, as well as the needs of a diverse audience of safety professionals, were central concerns addressed in the develop...

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Published inProfessional safety Vol. 45; no. 12; pp. 28 - 32
Main Authors FERGUSON, LON, WIJEKUMAR, KAY
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Des Plaines The American Society of Safety Engineers 01.12.2000
American Society of Safety Engineers
Subjects
Accident investigations
Audiences
Case studies
Colleges & universities
Content analysis
Curricula
Design
Distance learning
Flexibility
Internet
Medical personnel
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professionals
Safety management
School environment
Students
United States > US
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Summary:Distance learning environments are experiencing exponential growth. The effectiveness of these environments continues to be debated, especially in terms of student learning. This issue, as well as the needs of a diverse audience of safety professionals, were central concerns addressed in the development of distance education courses in Safety Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). This article describes the methods employed to develop these courses and reviews findings based on course delivery.
ISSN:0099-0027
2163-6176