The framework for DIRECTED online learning environments

Author(s)

Laurie P. Dringus, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Steven R. Terrell, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

The Internet and Higher Education

ISSN

1096-7516

Publication Date

1-1-1999

Abstract

A steady increase in the development and use of online instructional delivery systems in higher education institutions is expected to occur over the next few years. Online learning environments (OLEs) will emerge to provide comprehensive support for the process of learning and instruction. Currently, educators and administrators are seeking guidance for conceptualizing and implementing OLEs. A framework is needed to represent the essential aspects of OLE development and use, and to address the complex nature of OLEs. This paper offers a definition for OLEs. Also, a framework is presented to support a “directed” approach to OLEs that provides a basis for planning, designing, implementing and evaluating OLEs, and for online courses contained within OLEs. The elements of the framework for DIRECTED OLEs, Delivery, Interaction, Resources, Evaluation, Culture, Technology, Education, and Design, are defined and issues concerning the elements are presented.

DOI

10.1016/S1096-7516(99)00009-3

Volume

2

Issue

1

First Page

55

Last Page

67

NSUWorks Citation

Dringus, Laurie P. and Terrell, Steven R., "The framework for DIRECTED online learning environments" (1999). CCE Faculty Articles. 151.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_facarticles/151