Abstract
Service-Learning (SL) as an instructional method is growing in popularity for giving back to the community while connecting the experience to course content. However, little has been published on using SL for online business students. This study highlights an exploratory mixed-methods, multiple case study of an online business leadership and ethics course utilizing SL as a pedagogical teaching tool with 81 students. Results from the study noted that hours completed exceeded those assigned and students identified outcomes for themselves, their university, and nonprofit organizations where they served. The outcomes of this study mirrored those identified by students in traditional face-to-face courses underscoring the value of SL projects in online courses in higher education.
Description
This open access article was originally published in the Journal of Interactive Online Learning.
Publisher
The Journal of Interactive Online Learning is published by a joint effort of The University of Alabama, the University of Texas at Tyler, and Miami University, as well as faculty from other institutions.
Date of publication
Winter 2016
Language
english
Persistent identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/494
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
McWhorter, Rochell; Delello, Julie A.; and Roberts, Paul B., "Giving Back: Exploring Service-Learning in an Online Learning Environment" (2016). Education Faculty Publications and Presentations. Paper 13.
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/494
Publisher Citation
McWhorter, R. R., Delello, J. A., & Roberts, P. (2016). Giving back: Engaging online business students through academic service learning. Journal of Online Interactive Learning.