Elements of Quality Online Education cation

Instructional Technology Graduate Programs in Support of Corporate E-LearningINSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY GRADUATEPROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF CORPORATE E-LEARNINGBarbara B. LockeeVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityMichelle A. ReeceCertified Medical Representatives Institute• Higher education and external enterprises can work together to collaboratively advance thefield of e-learning through shared experiences.• Instructional technology programs in university settings are uniquely suited to support the e-learning efforts of corporate and government organizations.• Faculty are convinced that interactions with external partners are essential to stay current inthe practice of instructional design and technology as well as to maintain awareness of realworldissues faced by practitioners in industry.• When given the opportunity for practical experience in real-world settings, students developskills in instructional design as well as valuable contacts for employment.• Academia must find ways to weave interactions with business partners into the fabric of theirmissions and activities.117