Considerations for Using the Same Online Course Shell in Three Different Countries

• In Event: INTL - Online Learning from East to West - Models and Practices [FA]

Short Description

The same online course shell was used for educational technology workshops in the United States, China, and Indonesia. The course was customized to instructional and cultural needs of each locale. A Global Adaptation Rubric was developed to assess the courses for adherence to localization needs and cultural sensitivity. The presentation will address the findings and challenges involved with designing and implementing the courses as well as, the implications for global learning and educational collaboration.

Authors

• Leaunda Hemphill, Western Illinois University

• Luh Putu Putria Mahadewi, Ganesha University of Education

• LIxin Zhang, Zhejiang Normal University

• Hoyet Hemphill, Western Illinois University