Monday, November 13, 2006
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Creating an Effective Online "Classroom".

Indi Braden, Southeast Missouri State Univ, One University Plaza Ms 6100, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Many colleges and universities are promoting online or distance learning. Although many students prefer this method of education, online learning must be effective in order to replace classroom experiences. Can online learning replace face-to-face classroom experiences? After many semesters of teaching a general education agricultural economic systems course, various methods of approach have been attempted. This discussion will include analysis of a few of those methods and comments from students on which methods are preferred.