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The SCALE Efficiency Projects

by Sloan-C

Author Information

Author(s):

Lanny Arvan, Sloan Center For Asynchronous Learning Environments

Author(s):

John C. Ory, Office of Instructional Resources

Author(s):

Cheryl D. Bullock, Office of Instructional Resources

Author(s):

Kristine K. Burnaska, Office of Instructional Resources

Author(s):

Matthew Hanson, Office of Instructional Resources

Institution(s) or Organization(s) Where Research Occured:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Volume and Issue Information

Volume:

2

Issue:

2

Month:

September

Year:

1998

This paper presents evidence from nine "Efficiency Projects" that were SCALE’s focus in the 1997-98 academic year. The Efficiency Projects were specifically aimed at using ALN to achieve higher student/faculty ratios, without sacrificing instructional quality. The study concentrates on data amassed for the fall 1997 semester. Evidence was collected on the cost side, for ALN development and delivery, and the performance/attitude side, from both student and faculty perspectives. The study supports the view that when a sensible pedagogic approach is embraced that affords the students with avenues to communicate about their learning, ALN can produce real efficiency gains in courses without sacrificing the quality of instruction.

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