I keep track of sources that cover statistical trends in educational technology. Here is one resource I am adding to my list. The Sloan Foundation has been following trends in online higher education and has been offering an annual report for several years.
The 2006 report offers the following highlights:
- 3.2 million college students took at least one online course (Fall semester 2005) – this was up from 2.3 million the previous year.
- 96 percent of the very largest institutions (more than 15,000 total enrollments) have some online offerings. This type of institution is more likely involved than smaller, private institutions.
- CAOs (Chief Academic Officers – must be admin-speak – VPAAs?) hold an increasingly positive opinion of the quality of online experiences.
- Faculty members recognize that online teaching requires greater time and effort.
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