Author(s): Rick Smith | Mary E. Snodderly
Journal: Christian Perspectives in Education
ISSN 2159-807X
Volume: 4;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 1;
Date: 2010;
Original page
ABSTRACT
This article is a case study of a simple online course created jointly by a mission agency and small university. It demonstrates how open source course management technology has been used to create a true sense of community among students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and locations. The content of the course was delivered through a blending of open source technology and self-directed adult learning facilitated through online dialog, which in turned engendered multi-cultural, respectful virtual community. Information is shared to enable others to obtain low-cost technological help for setting up other individual courses in Moodle.
Journal: Christian Perspectives in Education
ISSN 2159-807X
Volume: 4;
Issue: 1;
Start page: 1;
Date: 2010;
Original page
ABSTRACT
This article is a case study of a simple online course created jointly by a mission agency and small university. It demonstrates how open source course management technology has been used to create a true sense of community among students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and locations. The content of the course was delivered through a blending of open source technology and self-directed adult learning facilitated through online dialog, which in turned engendered multi-cultural, respectful virtual community. Information is shared to enable others to obtain low-cost technological help for setting up other individual courses in Moodle.
