Linda J. Smith

Short Term :

Prepare for a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems with a focus on research in distance education.

Complete a textbook and course design for teaching students online collaborative learning skills and deliver a prototype version of the course at a university with online programs.

Write a textbook on distance education systems concepts and structures.

Continue writing articles for publication and presentations for conferences.

Long Term :

Conduct research in distance education to develop new methodologies and tools for assessing the quality and effectiveness of online courses and course programs.

Design and implement a virtual distance education institution that can serve as an internship facility for developing management, staff, and faculty skills for distance education graduate students and professionals.

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