Abstract
The purpose of this article is to revisit the basic principles of technology planning as applied to online education initiatives. While not meant to be an exhaustive treatment of the topic, the article is timely because many colleges and universities are considering the development and expansion of online education as part of their planning activities. The article suggests that purposeful planning is key to the successful implementation of online education as opposed to disruption or radical transformation that may be damaging to an institution’s culture.
Highlights
In September 2005, the recently appointed president to the University of Illinois, B
Designed to offer online learning programs to students throughout the world, Illinois Global Campus (IGC) sought to leap into the 21st century with an original enrollment goal of 70,000 new students by 2018
Nicholas Burbules, who served as chair of the faculty senate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, said many professors worried that without faculty oversight, the IGC would be handing out degrees that carried the University of Illinois seal but did not reflect its standards. (Kolowich, 2009) Burbeles further commented: One of the big mistakes of the Global Campus was its big upfront expenses, had to bring in revenue to cover their expenses
Summary
In September 2005, the recently appointed president to the University of Illinois, B. The purpose of this article is to revisit the basic principles of technology planning as applied to online education initiatives. This article will not provide a review of this extensive literature, but will instead provide a framework for technology planning as applied to online education. Educational Leadership and Planning for Technology, 5th Edition (Picciano, 2010, Pearson) Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, 6th Edition (Robyler, 2012, Pearson) Professional organizations such as EDUCAUSE, the Online Learning Consortium, iNACOL, and United States Distance Learning Association provide planning and implementation resources on their websites. The first part of this article will focus on a conceptual framework for technology planning, followed by a discussion of practical examples which highlight the model’s use in online education. The article will conclude with an integration of the ideas presented, especially the need for purposeful planning rather than unplanned and potentially negative disruption or radical transformation
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