title: Implementation and evaluation of a virtual learning center for distributed education.
abstract: A number of tools are required to support a distributed education program. This paper will relate experiences in the development and implementation of a web-based Virtual Learning Center. Initial evaluation offers direction for further development, necessary university support, and faculty and student preparation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Population-Based Nursing, School of Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Caton
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hersh
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D003197:Computer Literacy; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D009922:Oregon; D012576:Schools, Health Occupations; D013338:Students, Nursing; D014584:User-Computer Interface