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LDT ONLINE MASTER’S PROGRAM THRIVING IN FIRST YEAR
NEWBY
The learning design and technology online master’s program exceeded expectations in its first year. The program, which prepares graduates to design, implement and evaluate learning materials and experiences that integrate effective instruction and technology for a variety of fields and organizations, has 141 students enrolled as of August 2012. Timothy Newby, professor of learning design and technology, said, “There is no fundamental difference between the in-class and online course. The faculty, many of whom are awardwinning educators and known experts, are committed to providing the same educational opportunities for our online students. We want all of our graduates to have a complete understanding of how to facilitate learning through the use of technology.” Purdue partnered with Deltak, a leading company in online higher education, to explore a partnership model for offering online programs. “The online coursework is equally as vigorous and challenging as the coursework for the on-campus classes,” Newby added. The College of Education has seen the continuing trend of
equally high-caliber students enroll in the online program as it has with it’s traditional programs. The advantage with the online program is that students can learn from anywhere in the world. The LDT online master’s program, the first of its kind at Purdue, will see its first graduates in May. The program is intended for two types of professional learners: those who wish to concentrate on instructional design and technology in corporate training and development settings, and those who wish to focus on technologyenhanced instruction in school-environments. For more information, please visit: http://www.purdueonlineprograms.com.
“The online coursework is equally as vigorous and challenging as the coursework for the on-campus classes.” - Timothy Newby