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Archibald, Audon; Hudson, Cassie; Heap, Tania; Thompson, Ruthanne; Lin, Lin; DeMeritt, Jaqueline; Lucke, Heather – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2023
Asynchronous discussions are a popular feature in online higher education as they enable instructor-student and student-student interactions at the users' own time and pace. AI-driven discussion platforms are designed to relieve instructors of automatable tasks, e.g., low-stakes grading and post moderation. Our study investigated the validity of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Asynchronous Communication, Student Evaluation, Teacher Student Relationship
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Angelica Morgan – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2024
This article outlines the redesign of an undergraduate digital learning theories course, integrating scenario-based learning (SBL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. The article incorporates scenario-based instruction using Articulate Rise 360, focusing on real-world challenges to enhance learner engagement and applicability. This…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Learning Theories, Vignettes, Access to Education
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Lowenthal, Patrick R.; Fiock, Holly S.; Shreaves, Dana L.; Belt, Eric S. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2022
Feedback is an essential part of the learning process. Asynchronous online courses are marked by an abundance of text-based feedback. Yet, video feedback in asynchronous online courses is a nascent field of inquiry. This study investigated student perceptions of screencasting style of video feedback in online courses. During this course, students…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Graduate Students, Online Courses, Feedback (Response)
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Hongyan Yang; Enilda Romero-Hall – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2024
Asynchronous online courses have become increasingly prevalent in higher education, offering numerous benefits, including flexibility and accessibility. However, these courses often face challenges related to the lack of direct interaction among students. This study is grounded in a "Modified Theory of Interactions" that seeks to…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Online Courses, Asynchronous Communication
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Coffland, David; Huff, Theresa – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2022
Anxiety surrounding the taking of online statistics courses in higher education is a common issue. Many studies have been conducted on the cause of math anxiety as well as anxiety in computer-based learning. The purpose of this study was to examine whether using gamification and Mayer's Multimedia principles in an asynchronous, online statistics…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Multimedia Instruction, Gamification, Statistics Education
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Shi, Celia; Diamond, Kelly; Smith, Miranda – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2023
Improving social presence has long been a goal for online instruction; with the shift to emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on improving social presence has only become more imperative. In asynchronous online courses, social interaction typically relies on discussion groups. Despite this, little research has been…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Distance Education, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Jocius, Robin; O'Byrne, W. Ian; Albert, Jennifer; Joshi, Deepti; Blanton, Melanie; Robinson, Richard; Andrews, Ashley; Barnes, Tiffany; Catete, Veronica – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an urgent need for professional development (PD) experiences to support teacher learning across hybrid and digital contexts. This study investigates teachers' experiences in a Virtual Pivot, a PD workshop designed to support computational thinking integration into disciplinary teaching. Participants were 151 middle and…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Communities of Practice, Computation, Thinking Skills