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List of Figures and Tables

Fig. 1 Organizational Setting

Fig. 2 Primary GSAMS Target Audience

Fig. 3 Geographical Distribution of Programming

Fig. 4 Years in Operation with GSAMS

Fig. 5 Agency to whom GSAMS Unit Reports

Fig. 6 Individual Making Budget Decisions for GSAMS Site

Fig. 7 Type of Assistance Provided to Distance Instructors

Fig. 8 Individuals Responsible for Scheduling GSAMS Classes

Fig. 9 Times GSAMS Programming is Sent/Received

Fig. 10 Criteria Used to Select Distance Learning Instructors

Fig. 11 Incentives for Teaching via GSAMS

Fig. 12 Types of Orientation Provided to Students

Fig. 13 Types of Teaching Strategies used in Distance Learning Classes

Fig. 14 Individuals Responsible for Delivering GSAMS Training

Fig. 15 Individuals Responsible for Coordinating GSAMS Training Programs

Fig. 16 Times GSAMS Training is Provided to GSAMS Instructors

Fig. 17 Schedule for GSAMS Training

Fig. 18 Topics Covered in GSAMS Training

Fig. 19 Types of Resources and Learning Activities

Fig. 20 Frequency of Equipment Updates

Fig. 21 Type of Room used for Distance Learning Class

Fig. 22 People and Programs Evaluated

Fig. 23 Program Elements Evaluated by Coordinator/Director

Fig. 24 Program Elements Evaluated by Students

Fig. 25 Procedures for Evaluating Distance Coordinators/Directors

Fig. 26a Frequency of Class/Session Evaluations

Fig. 26b Frequency of Program Effectiveness Evaluations

Fig. 26c Frequency of Instructor Training Session Evaluations

Fig. 26d Frequency of Facilitator Training Session Evaluations

Fig. 27 Target Audience by Organizational Setting

Fig. 28 Organizational Setting by Purpose of Programming

Fig. 29 Organizational Setting by Geographical Distribution of Programming

Fig. 30 Years in Operation with GSAMS by Organizational Setting

Fig. 31 Written GSAMS Procedures by Organizational Setting

Fig. 32 Agency GSAMS Unit Reports to by Organizational Setting

Fig. 33 Percent of Workload Time by Organizational Setting

Fig. 34 Charges for Outside Users by Organizational Setting

Fig. 35 Amount Charged to Outside Users by Organizational Setting

Fig. 36 Facilitator Charge by Organizational Setting

Fig. 37 Teaching Policies by Organizational Setting

Fig. 38 Methods of Selecting Distance Instructors by Organizational Setting

Fig. 39 Selection Criteria for Distance Instructors by Organizational Settin

Fig. 40 Types of Incentives Given for Teaching GSAMS by Organizational Setting

Fig. 41 Types of Assistance Provided to GSAMS Instructors by Org. Setting

Fig. 42 Type of Student Orientation by Organizational Setting

Fig. 43 Instructor Feedback by Organizational Setting

Fig. 44 Types of Communication with Students by Organizational Setting

Fig. 45 Existence of Training Procedures by Organizational Setting

Fig. 46 Individuals Responsible for GSAMS Training by Organizational Setting

Fig. 47 Required Distance Learning Training by Organizational Setting

Fig. 48 Required Training for Facilitators by Organizational Setting

Fig. 49 Ways GSAMS Training Needs are Identified by Organizational Setting

Fig. 50 Times that Various Organizational Settings Implemented Training

Fig. 51 Technical Policies by Organizational Setting

Fig. 52 Technical Help by Organizational Setting

Fig. 53 Technical Support Providers by Organizational Setting

Fig. 54 Expectations for Distance Instructors to Troubleshoot Tech. Problems

Fig. 55 Frequency of Equipment Updates by Organizational Setting

Fig. 56 Existence of Equipment Operation Procedure Manuals by Org. Setting

Fig. 57 Existence of GSAMS Evaluation Plans by Organizational Setting

Fig. 58 Programs Evaluated by Coord./Directors by Organizational Setting

Fig. 59 Program Elements Evaluated by Distance Instructors by Org. Setting

Fig. 60 Program Elements Students Evaluate by Organizational Setting

Fig. 61 Evaluations of Distance Coordinators by Organizational Setting

Fig. 62 Evaluation of Distance Instructors by Organizational Setting

Fig. 63 Evaluations of Distance Classes by Organizational Setting

Fig. 64 Evaluation Data Uses by Organizational Setting

 

Table 1 Teaching Challenges Faced by Distance Instructors

Table 2 Training Difficulties and Solutions

Table 3 Technical Problems Experienced while using GSAMS

Table 4 Evaluation Needs

 

NOTE: In bar graphs, bars on the legend should be read from left to right in horizontal graphs and from top to bottom in vertical graphs.

 

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