[IFETS-Discuss] Teaching Interests vs research consulting interests

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From: Paul Cohen (pcohen@techman.uq.edu.au)
Date: Fri 02 Jun 2000 - 05:12:33 MEST 

From: Paul Cohen <pcohen@techman.uq.edu.au>
Subject: [IFETS-Discuss] Teaching Interests vs research consulting interests
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 20:12:33 -0700

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Yes it would be good to meet in the current discussion space (ref:
Parkany/Nardy).

One area I'm mulling over at the moment re: VLE's is the dilemma facing
traditional research instituitons that also have extensive teaching
programs. Traditionally the only way ahead is via research outcomes, and
teaching seems to be looked upon as a chore, with good teachers being
looked down upon by their research cousins. Therefore, any diffusion of
new e-learning strategies/technologies is already severely constrained
by the current culture/mindset of the individuals and the institution,
despite the fact that they may produce better learning outcomes for the
students.

Possible solutions? Professional development programs and overt
institutional support structures.

Unless e-learning strategies enhance the teaching/research/consulting
triad (important in a lot of cases for academic standing as well as
increased income) in a scalable manner the diffusion rate will be low,
despite the fact that student outcomes may be better.

time & budget...

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