Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2006):

Purdue University's Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program.

Full Abstract

The Purdue University Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program (VT-DLP) is an AVMA-accredited, 70-credit-hour curriculum that grants an Associate of Science degree in veterinary technology. Creation of the VT-DLP required the application of creative instructional design methods to meet the educational goals set by the faculty, maintain an academic rigor equivalent to the on-campus program, and address the concerns and distance-education criticisms of faculty, alumni, and other stakeholders. This article describes the educational principles on which the VT-DLP was created, how various challenges were identified and addressed, and important lessons learned during the creation and delivery of a curriculum that is traditionally very hands-on.

Author information

Author/s: Bill, Robert L (RL);

Affiliation: Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. billr(-atsign-)purdue.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of veterinary medical education (J Vet Med Educ), published in Canada. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-; vol 34 (issue 3) : pp 311-5

Dates: Created 2007/08/03; Completed 2007/10/11;

PMID: 17673790, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Accreditation Curriculum - standards Education, Distance - methods; standards Education, Veterinary - methods; standards

Education, Veterinary - methods; standards Educational Technology Humans Internet

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