Case study on technology and distance in education at the Harvard Business School
By: Brian J. DeLacey, Dorothy A. Leonard
Contributors: Leonard-Barton, Dorothy; Harvard Business School. Division of Research
Series: Working paper / Division of Research, Harvard Business School -- 02-026; Working paper (Harvard Business School. Division of Research) -- 02-026
Publisher: Division of Research, Harvard Business School
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
Subjects: Distance education; Case studies; Harvard Business School
Description: For almost a century, the Harvard Business School has used case studies as the basis for experimental learning in both MBA and Executive Education courses. This article presents a case on the school itself: its learning objectives and environment and the challenges of integrating technology into programs that have traditionally relied upon face-to-face, highly interactive classes. The authors summarize findings from interviews with faculty about the use of various types of technology and describe in detail twocourses that are a hybrid of online and in-class sessions. The research highlights both the opportunities for technology-enhanced education at HBS and the challenges to conducting such programs.
Notes: "Revised October 25, 2001."

Includes bibliographical references.