EDCT 6032 - Adult Learning in Online Environments

Addresses adult learning theory and implications for instructional strategies for adults, particularly in mediated environments. Principles of andragogy will inform the selection and development of materials, resources, activities and assessment tools for an online course development project. Distance education theory and practice and social presence for learning will be addressed. Ethical and legal uses of copyrighted materials in e-learning environments will be discussed along with accessibility issues that affect the development of online instruction. The impact of learner differences (e.g., culture/race, ability/disability, gender, age, socioeconomic status, and family influences) in the delivery of e-learning for adults will also be discussed.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I