Rehabilitation Student Perceptions of Web-Based Learning

A collaborative effort was undertaken by the University of Arizona, Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, San Diego State University, and the Dinè (Navajo) Nation's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services to provide Web-based training in assistive technology to rehabilitation students. This article describes the process of course delivery and the perceptions of University of Arizona students about their experiences. Following completion of the course, a Perception Survey was administered to the students to ascertain positive and negative perceptions of participating in a Web-based course. The students' responses are used throughout the article to convey their perceptions. The findings of this project support current literature regarding students' perceptions of Web-based distance education; however, several inconsistencies emerged within themes. Themes and the inconsistencies within them are discussed along with the impact that this Web-based course had on program development at the University of Arizona.