13014

13014

General Session - Conference Presentation and Interactive Activity Only (40 minutes, no formal paper)

Trevor Belcher, Ashford University, Clinton, IA, USA, jtrevbel@yahoo.com  Jan Tucker, Ashford University, Clinton, IA, jptucker@tampabay.rr.com  Patricia Neely, Ashford University, Clinton, IA, USA, tprneely@hotmail.com
 * Exploring Perceptions of Online Education **

Several researchers and research groups have conducted studies on the growth and quality of online education programs. Researchers have collected data from administrators, faculty, students, and hiring managers on their thoughts, experiences, and perceptions (Adams & DeFleur, 2005; Adams & DeFleur 2006; Adams, DeFleur, & Heald, 2007; Carnevale, 2007). This general session will explore perceptions of online education from employers, college administrators, faculty, students, and the general public. Presenters will discuss past findings, as well preliminary results from their own experience, and recently completed research study.

// Interactivity // 15 Min - Overview / Discussion of the Topic and Study W/ Power Point 20 Min - Interactive time between the 3 presenters and participants. Would really like for them to share their own perceptions, experiences with perceptions around online education, and what they feel needs to take place in the future. We will have directed questions, activities, etc, and also share our survey questions with the group which may help generate future research on this topic. 5 Min - Wrap Up FollowUp: We will set up a blog to for continued discussion after the session.

All Audiences Perceptions of Online Education