A Comparison of Traditional

With the availability of the Internet as a learning tool educators are faced with the challenge of whether to use this tool for course delivery and, if so, to what extent and in what manner it should be incorporated into the curriculum. This study takes an empirical look at course design and delivery factors that impact student perceptions of learning and course satisfaction. Students completed surveys addressing a variety of issues as they relate to traditional classroom courses, Internet courses and a hybrid of the two. Results of the study suggest that the use of hybrid methods of course delivery -incorporating elements of both the traditional classroom and webbased instruction -may provide an optimal "mix" for student learning. Implications of the results are discussed. A Comparison of Traditional, Online and Hybrid Methods of Course Delivery