Evaluating an Online Graduate Educational Technology Program

• In Event: 66.045 - Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Online Discourse and Outcomes in Teacher Education

Abstract

This study explores the experiences of students in a public university’s first fully online graduate degree in educational technology. Data gathered include student surveys, program evaluation data, faculty observations and reflections. The focus of this evaluation is on student experiences and perceptions of quality within the online program as compared with students in a corresponding blended program. Our analysis revealed similar perceptions of program quality and value from students in both programs. Overall, analysis of the data suggests a similar experience for students in the online program as with those in the blended program.

Authors

• Andrew G. Topper, Grand Valley State University

• Sean Lancaster, Grand Valley State University