Faculty also say student learning achievement is maximized in courses that combine online and classroom elements. Combination classes also lead by similar margins in terms of student and faculty satisfaction. As the result of this research, Goldberg developed WebCT as a way to apply innovative technologies to facilitate course preparation and enrich students' learning experiences. Good, effective teaching involves lots of interactivity between faculty and students and between students and students. That s where the learning magic takes place, said Goldberg.
Some students are comfortable participating in the classroom.
Adding online components to a classroom course increases the number of students who participate somehow , which improves student learning outcomes. Second, low faculty satisfaction with distance courses may be attributable to the still-relatively nascent stage of distance learning field, which has grown and matured dramatically over the past year. The WebCT e-Learning Poll also reveals the impact of distance learning programs on higher education institutions. WebCT is the world s leading provider of integrated e-learning systems. Nearly 2000 colleges and universities are using WebCT s products and services to transform the educational experience for more than 5.9 million students.