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Bolduc-Simpson, Sheila; Simpson, Mark – Distance Learning, 2020
Effective face-to-face (F2F) classroom discussions are those in which learners discover and explore dissonance or inconsistency among themselves. The learners are the ones asking and answering the questions with the instructors serving as guides on the side. Laughter emanates from these noisy discussions and as the semester progresses, friendships…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Online Courses, Asynchronous Communication, Discussion Groups
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Rosen, David J. – Adult Literacy Education, 2021
The focus of each Technology Solutions for Adult Basic Skills Challenges column begins with a common challenge facing adult basic skills practitioners. This article examines a technology solution to two large and related challenges: student engagement and student persistence, which, from a program or school perspective, is often described as…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Technology Uses in Education, Learner Engagement, Academic Persistence
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Cox, Thomas D.; Raditch, Joseph – Journal of Effective Teaching in Higher Education, 2022
Cyberbullying is a phenomenon increasingly affecting students and faculty in K-12 through higher education systems. Cyberbullying in higher education negatively affects institutions and their respective stakeholders. The consequences range from faculty turnover to student suicide. Research related cyberbullying in higher education in online…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Computer Mediated Communication, Bullying, Educational Policy
Michelle P. Banawan; Jinnie Shin; Tracy Arner; Renu Balyan; Walter L. Leite; Danielle S. McNamara – Grantee Submission, 2023
Academic discourse communities and learning circles are characterized by collaboration, sharing commonalities in terms of social interactions and language. The discourse of these communities is composed of jargon, common terminologies, and similarities in how they construe and communicate meaning. This study examines the extent to which discourse…
Descriptors: Algebra, Discourse Analysis, Semantics, Syntax
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Shadinger, David – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2013
Use of Internet websites as a communication tool by community college is nearly universal. Exactly what information, functions, and links are offered varies widely among institutions. Research has reported that high school juniors and seniors, prefer to find information on the Internet during their college search process, and Noel Levitz (2006,…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Computer Mediated Communication, Content Analysis, Community Colleges
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Raths, David – T.H.E. Journal, 2013
The first five articles of this series on technologies that enable collaboration, highlighted ways to foster shared learning experiences among students. For this, the final installment, focus is shifted to teachers. States, districts, and groups of teachers are enhancing their collaboration opportunities through synchronous online meetings and…
Descriptors: Synchronous Communication, Asynchronous Communication, Communities of Practice, Videoconferencing
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Heathcock, Kristin – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2015
Embedded librarians in online courses provide a wealth of service and information to students. Though students indicate that these services are valuable, the librarians providing embedded services frequently note that these projects are very time consuming. This study examines the provision of a less time-intensive model of embedded librarianship…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Models, Library Services, Library Research
Poulin, Michael T. – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Social networking tools have become an integral part of a pre-service teacher's educational experience. As a result, the educational value of social networking tools in teacher preparation programs must be examined. The specific problem addressed in this study is that the role of social networking tools in teacher education learning communities…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Case Studies, Role, Qualitative Research
Allanson, Patricia Elizabeth – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this study was to determine if online reflections through social networking affect students' sense of community and levels of perceived conceptual learning in Algebra I courses. Social constructivism, connectivism, and computer-mediated communication in relation to reflective practices form the theoretical and practical framework…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Social Networks, Communities of Practice
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Kumar, Swapna; Dawson, Kara – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2012
This article describes successes and challenges of the first implementation of an online Ed.D. program that impacted students' professional growth and practice. Based on an analysis of student survey comments, student interviews, and faculty interviews at the end of the first year, program improvements were made for future cohorts. Lessons learned…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Doctoral Programs, Communities of Practice, Best Practices
Dyrli, Kurt O. – District Administration, 2009
This article reports that notification systems--which use the Internet to enable school administrators to make and send thousands of automated phone calls, text messages and e-mails in minutes--are expanding in popularity in school districts across the country. As the dire national economic conditions increase voter concern about the best use of…
Descriptors: Internet, Interpersonal Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Web Sites
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Hohlfeld, Tina N.; Ritzhaupt, Albert D.; Barron, Ann E. – Computers & Education, 2010
Community and family involvement in schools is a well-documented antecedent to student success; yet, educators often find it challenging to increase involvement with parents and members of diverse communities. One solution is to use information and communication technology (ICT) as a bridge between schools, families, and the community. This…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Disadvantaged
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Sullivan, Ashley – International Journal of Educational Reform, 2004
This case study explores the question of whether school personnel are using the technology available to communicate effectively with the members of their communities? A plethora of communications technology is now accessible to schools, but the question remains whether it is being used to connect with the different members of one's school…
Descriptors: Neighborhood Schools, Middle Schools, Technology Integration, Case Studies
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers