GE Dryer Not heating

My dryer element in the back was staying on even after i would open the dryer door. it would often spark a bit and sounded like some tin foil was rolling around back there.
well yesterday it sparked and then from the back of the dryer i could see the light inside went out and it will no longer heat. it still runs just no heat.
i am thinking i need a new element? What do you think? THANKS

It could be the element (http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=2043517&pn_=WE14X10015) or one of the thermostats may have blown (http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=3419743&pn_=WE04X10002) or http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?pn_=WE04X10028&part_id=3637075&rdr=%2Fpartsearch.aspx

You will need to check to see which with an ohm meter.

Nat