Will virtual education initiatives succeed?

被引:17
作者
Louis Ma
Doug Vogel
Christian Wagner
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[1] City University of Hong Kong,Department of Information Systems
关键词
education; virtual education; learning; web-based learning; virtual learning;
D O I
10.1023/A:1019177109389
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摘要
The use of information technology to enhance teaching and learning processes has been practiced for a number of years now. However, the rapid growth in the use of the Internet has led to a new dimension in interactive and collaborative learning anytime and anyplace dynamically. With the explosion of “virtual education initiatives”, the question of the feasibility and success criteria for such projects quickly arises. To address the question in an organized way, we propose a project assessment based on critical success factors. Hence, in this article, we draw on a widely recognized critical success factor framework. We (slightly) adjust the framework to fit the special characteristics of virtual education initiatives, and apply to one case study, namely the virtual education initiative at the Faculty of Business at the City University of Hong Kong. The results suggest that the past success of the case is due to the adherence to the large majority of critical success factors. However, it also outlines some areas of concern. The paper concludes with a discussion on the strength and limitations of virtual learning environment as well as future directions.
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页码:209 / 227
页数:18
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