Models of Distance Education

This page offers connections to varieties of models for Distance Education. These resources will offer further insights into the Integrated Distance Education Model developed as part of the Cross-Disciplinary Study of Children and Families Master of Education Program at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Sample on-line courses that demonstrate the various dimensions discussed in the variables section of this paper are included.

Survey of British Literature: The 19th Century

Demonstrates how the instructor structures a course to maximize the interaction of students and faculty by using the WWW to bridge the time between weekly classes. Highly effective design of pages for student use.

http://english.cla.umn.edu/courseweb/3113/home

Theories of Culture

Demonstrates how a variety of media can be used to enrich a course. Field trips are illustrated with photos, quick time movies, and simple text explanations.

http://cla-net.cla.umn.edu/cscl/classes/cscl3321/cscl3321.htm

Earth System Science from the Perspective of Minnesota Geology

Demonstrates student exchanges on the Web using on-line journaling.

http://www.geo.umn.edu/courses/1031/

English 100

Writing Seminar Syllabus-Moo

http://www.du.org/places/du/cc/en1008sl.html

Global Issues- SW 1210

Demonstrates an independent study course

http://www.cee.umn.edu:80/duluth/ilp/sw1210/syll.html

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