Improving Communication Skills Through a Capstone Experience

Ackerman, Michael J.; Fenton, William E.; Raymond, Anne M.

doi:10.1080/10511970.2013.775619

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“…Although numerous reports describe instructional approaches taken in online capstone courses [12,13,14,15], relatively little is known specifically about the effectiveness of online senior-level integrative capstone courses at helping students achieve stated learning goals and little has been done to look at learning outcomes in virtual or hybrid learning communities [16,17]. Most studies of online learning in general indicate that learning outcomes in purely online courses, or even hybrid courses (ones that incorporate components of online and traditional on-ground, face-to-face interaction) tend to be at least comparable to those in purely on-ground courses.…”

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Capstone Courses: Student Learning Outcomes Indicate Value of Online Learning in Pilot Study

Carmichael¹,

Carmichael²,

Leber-Gottberg³

2014

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This pilot study compares direct student learning outcomes among three versions of the same interdisciplinary capstone course: online, hybrid, and onground. Assessment of pre and post formal writings, using Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) guidelines, were analyzed for evidence of writing, critical thinking, and integrative learning skills. Results indicate that online capstone courses that emphasize these learning goals are as successful, and often more successful, in providing students with learning experiences that cultivate optimal outcomes.

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