Telepresence robots: A new model for public administration course delivery

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Abstract

An integral part of a public affairs education is our ability as educators to adapt and respond to the skills needed for a diverse and changing workforce. Historically, public administration programs have been responsive to an ever-changing workforce by the way we deliver curriculum (e.g., face to face, online, hybrid). This paper invites us to consider a shift in our thinking about course delivery and questions how we can provide an immersive learning experience for our fully online students. In this paper, I suggest Master of Public Administration programs (MPA) should consider the use of telepresence robots so fully online students can also experience a more immersive learning environment. Documenting 20 student experiences in a rural, Western state, this research offers the rich potential for us to rethink the future of public administration course delivery and offer an additional access point for education.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)380-390
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Public Affairs Education
Volume26
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • access to education
  • course delivery
  • rural
  • Telepresence robot
  • western state

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Public Administration

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