The Development and Evaluation of Online Learning Modules to Deliver Lifespan Content in Human Behavior in Social Environment Courses

Abstract

This article details the development and evaluation of a lifespan development computer modules that were used in human behavior in social environment courses. An anonymous, Web-based survey was developed to evaluate the modules. Supporting the first hypothesis, the majority of students (83.5%) found the modules to be a good learning alternative. The hypotheses that MSW students will experience more barriers to Web-based instruction and that students who previously mastered more content will spend less time on mobdules than students who previously mastered less content were not supported. Lessons learned provide implications for the use of computer-assisted instruction.

KEYWORDS:

• Web-assisted teaching
• social work education
• assessment
• instructional effectiveness

Notes

The development of this project was made possible by a grant from the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. The authors recognize John Oughton, Heather Thurbon, and Susan Herald for their assistance on the project.

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