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Explore the significant growth and trends in online education, with over 570,000 students taking online courses. Discover resources and support for faculty and students for effective online teaching and learning.
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THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ONLINE AND DISTANCE LEARNING Report to the Faculty Senate May 9, 2013
Students taking at least one online course increased by over 570,000 to a new total of 6.7 million. The proportion of all students taking at least one online course is at an all time high of 32%. NATIONAL DATA 2012 REPORT
Growth of Online - Nationally NO ONLINE
Changing National Demographics Source: Eduventures, Inc.
URI Online Enrollment Trends Enrollment increased 75% from Fall ‘10 to Spring ‘13
Office of Online Education Emphasis on: • Quality of Online Courses • Growth and Diversity of Online Offerings • Support for Faculty who teach online/blended • Support for Students taking online/blended courses
Office of Online Education For Faculty: http://www.uri.edu/online/teaching.html • Sample Courses and Syllabi • Best Practices • Professional Development Opportunities including Online Teaching Fellows • Academic Integrity • Teaching Tips and Resources
Office of Online Education For Students (use these links in your syllabus) http://www.uri.edu/online/learning.html • Orientation to Online Learning • Learning Online Compared to Classroom • Sample Courses • Academic Integrity • Tips and Resources for Learning Online
The Office of Online Education • Diane J. Goldsmith – Director • Kathleen M. Torrens –Assistant Director (PT) • Lisa Heidenthal – Admin Assistant • Andrew Bauerband – Graduate Assistant • Kim Meyert – Undergraduate