Integrating Service-Learning and Consulting in Distance Education

Service-learning pedagogy and online learning methodology have been classified as ‘a way of the future’ when it comes to learning. Both have become so deeply rooted into our teaching and learning lexicon and praxis that they are in fact the way of the present. E-service-learning meets students where they already are and encourages and facilitates their journey to where they need to be --engaged in and learning with the community. If done well, like Dr. Germain describes, positive, relevant, and real world learning can occur and both students and partners can benefit in positive ways. Additionally, the scalability of learning well while doing good has not yet been realized in our on and offline learning environments. I believe that the consulting model offered in this book can push us further. -- Lane Graves Perry III, Executive Director, Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Western Carolina University, USA
The online consulting program gave me the confidence and practical skills to navigate a corporate environment, identify and research complex problems and deliver above the clients’ expectations -- Alex Hall, Alumni 2014, Western Carolina University, USA
The online service-learning/consulting initiative presented in this book pairs business results with learning outcomes using an innovative model designed to maximize the benefit for all parties involved. It's a game changer for organizations and educational institutions alike. -- Rachel Sossoman, Director of Human Resources Mercy Urgent Care, USA
This volume outlines a model and instructions for faculty to integrate a remote service-learning and consulting component into online courses, to help students gain real work experience while strengthening their confidence and communication and virtual teamwork skills, as well as serve the community. It discusses the best practices, limitations, and benefits of service-learning/consulting in online education and addresses theoretical aspects related to distance education, service-learning and e-service-learning, and consulting; the integration of e-service-learning in online courses, including the role of teams and a three-step model for integration; a case study of an e-consulting initiative in an online program at a US university; and recommendations for a successful program. -- Annotation ©2019 * (protoview.com) *