Even operating from the periphery, Extended Learning actively supports the overall enhancement of quality of teaching and learning as well as overall support services for students and faculty. We take seriously our role to engage in faculty development and market research

• In 2000, Extended Learning collaborated with the Provost’s Office to fund the Web for Faculty software enhancement. Through the efforts of personnel in Admissions & Records for implementation of the software, faculty teaching courses through Extended Learning were able to receive class lists and submit grades online. This electronic access improved the timeliness of communications and saved dollars in printing and postal costs. 
  
  
• Extended Learning invited and hosted Dr. Zakrajsek who conducted a faculty development session for over 100 faculty on active learning. Dr. Zakrajsek also conducted an informal discussion on faculty development for Deans.
  
  
• Incorporate greater pedagogy into the e-Learning concept through research and dialog.

• Extended Learning equipped Virtual Vendee, Travel Study course with cameras with 2 gigabyte memory cards, voice recorders, and  Apple iBooks for podcasting during their course.
  
  
• The faculty leading the Travel Study were technically savvy and had a “living calendar” format that lent itself well to the use of podcasts.  While capturing and recording podcasts were in themselves an educational experience, the project was further enhanced by providing video-iPods to an online course in the United States who received and responded to the Travel Study podcasts.
  
  
• To further assess the impact of technology on learning outcomes, a researcher utilized pre and post tests on culture as well as an attitude survey for both the groups.
  
  
• Extended Learning supports WVU’s membership in Sloan-Consortium for Asynchronous Learning Networks. This membership entitles WVU to over 100 “seats” in online webinars and training. The “Quality Matters” rubric for course development utilized by the ITRC originated from one of these webinars. Dr. Day-Perroots also attended an Academic Continuity Planning session hosted by Sloan-C and has followed through with a faculty development initiative from the information collected.
  
  
• Participation in Eduventures market research for continuing education units has been very beneficial. To date, we have 2 custom reports in progress for specific WVU projects: a) certificate programs – employee and public interest, and interdisciplinary combinations and b) organizational and fiscal models with branch and regional campuses for off-campus program delivery.
  
  
  • Profile of Adult Learners
  • Online Graduate Degree Programs
    
    
• In collaboration with WVU Extension Service, Extended Learning began review and awarding of CEUs in 2006 for the University community. EL’s Continuing and Professional Development unit uses a standards matrix adapted from the Quality Matters rubric for credit courses for its assessment of CEUs. Through an AAIMS initiative, Extended Learning is seeking to incorporate CEU record keeping in BANNER.