Distance Education and Learning Technologies Overview

Founding Principles of DELTA Distance Education is part of the university’s academic mission and belongs in the Office of the Provost DE & LT should be “married” within a single organizational structure to best leverage their synergies DE represents a strategic growth opportunity for the institution The distinctions between DE and traditional campus- based education should become increasingly blurred over time

NC State Student Population Campus-based Students DE Students the past

NC State Student Population Campus-based Students DE Students the present

NC State Student Population DE Students Campus-based Students the future

What Does DELTA do? Coordinates production of Distance Education based credit programs and courses DE services for faculty and students DE video conferencing and classroom support Marketing communications and support Program planning and development distance education & learning technologiesdistance education

Distance Education by the numbers FY faculty 1,337 courses and sections 58 degrees, certificates, teacher licensure programs 13,942 students 27,400 enrollments 20% average annual growth

DE Student Credit Hour 10-Year Growth Plan

SCHs by College, FY 2007/08

SCHs by Primary Delivery Method

Who Are Our DE Students?

What Students Say About DE “I’m taking distance classes because it allows me to pursue a Graduate degree while working full time. I can work on my class anytime from home or during my lunch time and I can avoid the drive over to campus. This saves me time and gas cost.” - C.L., Graduate Student

What Students Say About DE “The reason I really like the online program is that is saves a LOT of time. Since I work 30 hours a week, am a full-time student and have two little ones, time is a very precious commodity. The online program helps me save time by allowing me to schedule my study and online attendance according to my own schedule. Really, how many classes are offered at 4 am in the morning?” - L.C., Graduate Student

Selected DE Flexible Access Student Survey Comments – Spring 2009 What changes would you like to see in the way NC State provides distance education programs and services? – “My only wish is that there were more classes to choose from.” – “Please maintain your distance education programs. This is so much help to individuals living far away from the campus and working full-time jobs.” – “It has been an excellent experience. Not only is it convenient but I personally learn more than in-class education.”

What Do DE Courses Look Like?

ENT 201 – Insects & People Course Web Site Narrated Presentations Interactive Exercises Lab Demonstrations Clyde Sorenson & Ron Kuhr, ENT 201 Faculty

ENT 201 – Insects & People Course Web Site Narrated Presentations Interactive Exercises Lab Demonstrations

ENT 201 – Insects & People Course Web Site Narrated Presentations Interactive Exercises Lab Demonstrations

ENT 201 – Insects & People Course Web Site Narrated Presentations Interactive Exercises Lab Demonstrations Hissing Cockroach Demo

PE 109 – Step Aerobics Mixed Media Delivery On-Campus Fitness Test Field Video Production 18 Lectures Delivered on DVD Peggy Domingue, PE 109 Faculty

PE 109 – Step Aerobics Mixed Media Delivery On-Campus Fitness Test Field Video Production 18 Lectures Delivered on DVD

PE 109 – Step Aerobics Mixed Media Delivery On-Campus Fitness Test Field Video Production 18 Lectures Delivered on DVD PE 109 Intro Video

PE 109 – Step Aerobics Mixed Media Delivery On-Campus Fitness Test Field Video Production 18 Lectures Delivered on DVD

Focus on the Future Initiative Provides students access to courses and programs to boost careers through further education Responds to economic downturn and the needs of our students, alumni, and NC residents

Outreach to North Carolina’s Military Population

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