Technicians' Perceptions About Web-Based Courses: The University of Texas System Experience
Department
Sociology and Criminal Justice
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2002
Abstract
This study surveyed the technical staff responsible for facilitating the production of Web-based course materials in the nine academic components of the University of Texas (U.T.) System, focusing on their perceptions of faculty, student, and administrative/institutional preparation and support of Web-based instruction. Analysis of the results revealed that the majority of technical staff are satisfied with Web-based instruction. Several suggestions were offered for improving the quality of Web-based instruction in the U.T. System, including computer safeguard measures to deal with issues of academic dishonesty, more in-depth training for faculty, better student orientation, and precourse measures to screen out students who are underprepared for Web-based courses.
Journal Title
American Journal of Distance Education
Journal ISSN
1538-9286
Volume
16
Issue
4
First Page
245
Last Page
257
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1207/S15389286AJDE1604_4