Jim Henderson: E-learning opportunities are only half the equation

Online education is booming. The 2010 Sloan Survey of Online Learning found 5.6 million students enrolled in at least one online class, a 21 percent increase from the prior year.

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Online enrollments account for approximately 30 percent of all higher education nationwide. Online and other technology-based education has become an integral component in the higher education delivery system and will inevitably become even more so.

The statistics at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) in Bossier City certainly mirror the national trends. Last fall, some 4,375 "seats" were occupied in online classrooms. Approximately 1,800 of our 7,000 students access online and traditional face-to-face courses.

Offering online and other technology-based learning opportunities is only half the equation. Delivering these services with a focus on student service and support is our focus.
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Source: Shreveport Times