James Drogan

This paper examines the experiences gained during 2004-2005 using SLN and CourseSpace in three undergraduate and eight graduate courses with 220 students at Maritime College. Two courses were distance learning, nine were hybrid.

These experiences are described in terms of outcomes, observed strengths and weaknesses, and potential opportunities and threats. Feedback from the students is provided.

At the heart of this paper is the hypothesis that the integration of pedagogy and technology provides for a very rich learning environment and experience, but that it is not for every teacher and every student. Hence, careful vetting of the participants is critical to success.

The paper will be found in Other Information and Ideas.