Online Programs Resources
Reports
Fully Online Programs in K-12: A Snapshot of Effective Practices at Virtual High Schools >
Preliminary Findings Summary: Effective Practices in Fully Online Higher Education Programs >
Presentation
Preliminary Findings: Effective Practices in Fully Online Programs >
Recorded Webinar
Preliminary Findings: Effective Practices in Fully Online Programs >
Additional Resources
Strategy and Planning:
Rob Abel, "Implementing Best Practices in Online Learning," EDUCAUSE Quarterly, Volume 28, Number 3, 2005 http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum
/ImplementingBestPracticesinOnl/157354Educational Pathways, “The Adoption of Innovation: Online Learning Business Plans, Strategies, Change Management and Leadership,” Educational Pathways, October 2005. http://www.edpath.com/2005/1005/Oct05.htm
Educational Pathways, “The Adoption of Innovation, Part II,” Educational Pathways, November 2005. http://www.edpath.com/2005/1105/Nov05.htm
Educational Pathways, “The Adoption of Innovation, Part III,” Educational Pathways, December 2005. http://www.edpath.com/2005/1205/Dec05.htm
Instructional Technology Council, “2008 Distance Education Survey Results: Tracking the Impact of eLearning at Community Colleges,” 2008.
NASULGC-Sloan National Commission on Online Learning, “Online Learning as a Strategic Asset: A Survey of Presidents and Chancellors,” November 2007.
Non-Traditional Student Experience
Educational Pathways, “How to Facilitate Effective Online Interaction?” Educational Pathways, July-August 2006. http://www.edpath.com/2006/0706/070605.htm
Educational Pathways, “Western Governors University: How Competency-Based Distance Education has come of Age,” Educational Pathways, July-August 2007. http://www.edpath.com/2007/0707/July-August07.htm
Educational Pathways, “The Growth and Development of Online Nursing Programs at Excelsior College, University of Phoenix and Walden University,” Educational Pathways, February 2006. http://www.edpath.com/2006/0206/020601.htm
Metrics
Educational Pathways, “A Research Review about Online Learning: Are Students Satisfied? Why Do Some Succeed and Others Fail? What Contributes to Higher Retention Rates and Positive Learning Outcomes?” Educational Pathways, October 2007. http://edpath.com/2007/1007/100701.htm