INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING Virginia Tech A Holistic Approach to eLearning The Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Office of the University Provost, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

Virginia Tech …. excellence and access Over 60,000 credit and non-credit eLearning enrollments since Su98. 1,672 eLearning course offerings since Su different eLearning courses offered in past 5 years 21 master degrees/certificate/ re- certification/licensure programs 85% of academic departments participating 89% of online learners were more confident they could reach their academic goals 88% rated the quality of instruction good or excellent Growth in eLearning course offerings Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING Identifying a Niche … finding your spot in the eLearning marketplace Important Factors for Individuals Interest in Taking Online Courses 98% - transferability 97% - online access to library 96% - interaction with instructor 94% - reputation of the institution 94% - technical support offered 93% - cost 93% - allowed to work at own pace Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Market Analysis Adults aged 18 – 50 Possess some college 4 states in eastern U.S.A.

Virginia Tech’s... Institute for Distance & Distributed Learning Created in 1999, the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning provides leadership, coordination, management and support to the distance and distributed learning (eLearning) activities of Virginia Tech. The Institute takes a holistic approach to distance learning where the students total educational experience is considered. Electronically extend the campus Provide an Open Campus Research & Development International Education Specialized & Contractual Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

Distance & Distributed Learning Organizational Structure eLearning Systems Development & Integration Office of the University Provost Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Standing Committees Stakeholders/ Advisory Committee Research & Assessment of Teaching & Learning in Electronic Environments Instructional Design, Development & Faculty Support IDDL Administration

INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING IDDL Functional Areas Administration –eLearning leadership, strategic & program planning management & coordination, policy planning, international eLearning, eLearning program accreditation, budget & financial planning, business plan eLearning market studies and analysis, media relations, University-wide eLearning marketing plan development and implementation, grant and partnership development, Opportunity development, Instructional Design, Development & Support –eLearning/instructional design, & multi-media course development, faculty development and technical support, IDDL Course Development Fellowships, IVC site coordination & scheduling, eLearner enrollment support & services eLearning System’s Development and Integration –Data systems development, integration & maintenance, VTOnline & eLearning website development & maintenance, eLearning technology development, administration & integration, emerging technologies Research & Assessment of Teaching & Learning in Electronic Environments –Learning effectiveness assessment, eLearning program assessment, key quality indicators, IDDL Research Fellowships Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING A Holistic Approach to eLearning Academic Administrative Support Student & Faculty Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning … the whole of the experience is greater than the sum of its parts Academic

INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING A Holistic Model of eLearning … the whole of the experience is greater than the sum of its parts Academic Stakeholders Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Stakeholders

INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Faculty Graduate School Library Alumni Information Systems Budget & Finance CEUT/ CIL Colleges & Departments University Engagement … of distance and distributed learning at Virginia Tech University Outreach Administrative Services Research Access Cost Systems Faculty StudentLearning Stakeholders Bursar Enrollment Services

INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING VTOnline (vto.vt.edu.) … Virginia Tech’s Gateway to e-Learning at Virginia Tech Knowledge Unit Credit Certificate Credit Degree Mini-Course CEU Certificate Short Course Credit Course Leadership CoordinationManagement Support Colleges Full spectrum of eLearning offerings Agriculture & Life Sciences, Architecture & Urban Studies, Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Human Sciences, Natural Resources, Science, Veterinary Medicine Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Colleges VTOnline Gateways Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

Assessment of Online Learners …. the proof is in the pudding 91% were satisfied or very satisfied with their course 96% rated services about the same, better or much better than with traditional courses 89% were more confident they could reach their academic goals 80% said they could not have taken this course in a traditional format Learning achieved – –no significant difference from traditional courses Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

INSTITUTE FOR DISTANCE AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING For more information please contact: Dr. Tom Wilkinson, Director, Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Virginia Tech Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning