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Instructional Design of a Distance Education Cultural Awareness Course to Enhance Currency and Authenticity

Authors :
O'Rourke, Susan L.
Martin, Marie
Source :
British Journal of Educational Technology. Sep 2011 42(5):875-882.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a virtual learning environment using a blend of collaborative technologies and human resources to provide US preservice teachers with an authentic experience of another culture. A core design component is the use of "embedded instructors" who are natives of and living in the target country (N. Ireland) while delivering the course in the USA. The wider issue of the potential depersonalisation of online learning is also addressed, and effective strategies for promoting the human dimension and sustaining learner engagement are described. In the context of globalisation, as well as of the constantly increasing provision of online courses, the course model could be of interest to both the academic and the corporate world.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0007-1013
Volume :
42
Issue :
5
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
British Journal of Educational Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ935946
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2010.01103.x