A Case Study of an International E-Learning Training Division: Meeting Objectives

Autor/in	McGreal, Rory
Titel	A Case Study of an International E-Learning Training Division: Meeting Objectives
Quelle	In: International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10 (2009) 6, (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1492-3831
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Investigations; Distance Education; International Organizations; Case Studies; Participant Satisfaction; Interviews; Student Surveys; Program Evaluation; Program Effectiveness; Open Education; Content Analysis; Training Objectives + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Untersuchung; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; International organisation; International organisations; International organization; Internationale Organisation; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schülerbefragung; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Offene Erziehung; Offener Unterricht; Inhaltsanalyse; Training objectiv; Ausbildungsziel; Trainingsziel
Abstract	This paper presents an evaluation of the work of the Commonwealth of Learning's (COL)eLearning with International Organisations (eLIO) section. Participants in the investigation included a representative sample of the learners (N = 15), their supervisors (N = 5), and the COL staff, including all of the eLIO staff (N = 10). The methodology consisted of an examination of all relevant documents, interviews that formed a learning history, and a sample survey. The investigation concluded that the eLIO achieved its goal of developing a distance learning model, and it met or exceeded identified objectives, with a high degree of satisfaction expressed by all participants. This included teaching +2000 satisfied learners; partnering with eight international organizations; achieving a 62% female participation rate and a high completion rate (75%) in the courses provided; testing, piloting, and delivering two new elearning courses; conducting needs analyses; recruiting/training highly qualified tutors; monitoring; and using appropriate technologies. Shortcomings of the programmes include the lack of pre- and post-tests, little analysis of pricing structures, some unclear instructions (a need for plain English), unclear copyright licensing, only very limited use of available OER software, and the absence of a succession plan for the manager. Based on the high level of satisfaction among all participants, it was recommended that the section maintain its present work and address these shortcomings. (Contains 2 tables and a list of additional reports and publications consulted.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10