Comparing Student Evaluations of Distance Learning and Standard Classroom Courses in Graduate Social Work Education

Ligon, Jan; Markward, Martha J.; Yegidis, Bonnie L.

doi:10.1300/j067v19n01_03

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“…With a few exceptions (e.g. Ligon et al, 1999), these findings were consistent across schools, educational level (i.e. undergraduate, graduate and doctorate level), course content (practice, research methods, substance abuse, social policy, international social work and child welfare).…”

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“…Interestingly enough, students in the main campus reported more reluctance to take an additional distance learning course than their urban site counterparts. Ligon et al (1999), on the other hand, found that two-thirds of students who participated in a 484 R. Berger et al…”

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“…Some effort in this direction was conducted by Petracchi & Patchner (2001) and Ligon et al (1999), who used a survey to elicit both quantitative and qualitative information about the benefits and drawbacks of distance learning. However, the procedure of these studies (a written survey) did not allow probing and exploring based on their reactions.…”

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Videoconferencing: A Viable Teaching Strategy for Social Work Education?

Berger

Stein

Mullin

2009

Social Work Education

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Videoconferencing: A Viable Teaching Strategy for Social Work Education?

Berger

Stein

Mullin

2009

Social Work Education

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“…Since this time, most of the research on distance education programs has focused on technological developments in off-campus programs rather than comparing on-and off-campus programs (e.g., Brown & Menon, 2001;Felke & Healy, 2004;Kleinpeter & Potts, 2004;McFadden, Herie, Maiter, & Dumbrill, 2005). Ligon, Markward, and Yegidis (1999) commented that ''future research is needed with larger numbers of courses to compare the differences between distance and traditional classroom teaching mediums'' (p. 28). The past decade has seen great changes in the potential of technology to support off-campus and on-campus education.…”

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A Comparison of On-Campus and Off-Campus (or Distance) Social Work Education

Oliaro

Trotter

2010

Australian Social Work

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This study explored the differences between on-and off-campus social work education focusing on student demographics, academic achievements, and student satisfaction. The study focused on a cohort of recent graduates from Monash University Bachelor of Social Work course. The study is quantitative with a small amount of qualitative data used to illustrate some of the quantitative findings. Data were collected using a telephone questionnaire/survey and student records. The data were analysed using the statistical computer package, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The study found differences in the demographics of on-and off-campus recent graduates but minimal differences in terms of general satisfaction and grades. However, while off-campus recent graduates were generally satisfied with their course, they tended to be less satisfied with their offcampus mode of study. It seems that they often studied off-campus because it was the only, or the most convenient, choice open to them. It is concluded that off-campus social work education meets the needs of a particular group of students and as such is an important option for social work education.

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“…Its effectiveness in teaching social work courses has been demonstrated (Ligon, Markward, & Yegidis, 1999;Stocks & Freddolino, 1998;Stocks & Freddolino, 2000;Wernet, Olliges, & Delicath, 2000;Schoech & Helton, 2002;Macy, Rooney, Hollister, & Freddolino, 2001;Massimo, 2003). So far, most of the experiences documented are within the developed countries where networked computers are easily available and students are proficient in using them.…”

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A Tale of Three Cities: Teaching Online to Students in Shanghai from Hong Kong and Texas

Wong¹,

Schoech²

2005

Journal of Technology in Human Services

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The University of Hong Kong collaborated with the Fudan University in Shanghai to offer a Master of Social Service Management (MSSM) part-time degree for students in Shanghai. While most courses of the program were taught by instructors sent from Hong Kong and other overseas countries on weekends and holidays, the "Information and Communication Technology in Social Service Organizations" Yu Cheung Wong, PhD, is a lecturer, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong. He teaches social policy, community work, and human services technology. His current research involves working with a rehabilitation organization to develop technology-based training materials for students with learning disabilities. He is the director of the part-time BSW program in his department (http://bswpt.sw.hku.hk).Dick Schoech, PhD, is the Dulak Professor, University of Texas, Arlington School of Social Work. He teaches courses on administration, community practice, and human services technology. His current research involves working with teens to develop www.SubstanceAbusesPrevention.org and using OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) technology to help staff visualize child protective services data. He is chair of HUSITA (Human Services Information Technology Applications), an international association of professionals dedicated to promoting the ethical and effective use of IT to serve humanity (www.husita.org).

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Comparing Student Evaluations of Distance Learning and Standard Classroom Courses in Graduate Social Work Education

Cited by 16 publications

References 2 publications

Videoconferencing: A Viable Teaching Strategy for Social Work Education?

Videoconferencing: A Viable Teaching Strategy for Social Work Education?

A Comparison of On-Campus and Off-Campus (or Distance) Social Work Education

A Tale of Three Cities: Teaching Online to Students in Shanghai from Hong Kong and Texas

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