No Significant Difference in Service Learninng Online

Authors

  • Sue Y. McGorry

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v16i4.218

Keywords:

Online service learning, service learning, online learning, experiential learning

Abstract

Institutions of higher education are realizing the importance of service learning initiatives in developing awareness of students’ civic responsibilities, leadership and management skills, and social responsibility. These skills and responsibilities are the foundation of program outcomes in accredited higher education business programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. In an attempt to meet the needs of the student market, these institutions of higher education are delivering more courses online. This study addresses a comparison of traditional and online delivery of service learning experiences. Results demonstrate no significant difference in outcomes between the online and face-to-face models.

Author Biography

Sue Y. McGorry

Sue McGorry is Professor of Business at DeSales University and the Chair of Business Administration, International Business and Marketing. Prior to her appointment at DeSales, McGorry held positions with Chase Manhattan Bank, AT&T and UNESCO in France. McGorry has been teaching online courses since 1996. She has managed several traditional and online service learning initiatives in both undergraduate and graduate programs. McGorry's research interests include technology in marketing and education, service learning and measurement. She has authored a variety of articles and publications. McGorry earned the MBA and Ph.D. in Marketing and Applied Social Research from Lehigh University and has completed post-doctoral work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Published

2012-06-23

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2012)

Section

Other Topic

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