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Whitcomb, Kyle M.; Guthrie, Matthew W.; Singh, Chandralekha; Chen, Zhongzhou – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2021
In two earlier studies, we developed a new method to measure students' ability to transfer physics problem-solving skills to new contexts using a sequence of online learning modules, and implemented two interventions in the form of additional learning modules designed to improve transfer ability. The current paper introduces a new data analysis…
Descriptors: Accuracy, Measurement Techniques, Electronic Learning, Learning Modules
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Matthews, Sarah D.; Proctor, Michael D. – Educational Technology & Society, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in 2020 resulting in a public health caseload surge precipitating deployment of military and federal medical units, states issuing emergency orders to engage retired medical professionals, and novice or inadequately trained healthcare workers thrust into service to meet the pressing need. The novelty and…
Descriptors: Public Health, Health Personnel, Volunteers, Training Methods
North American Council for Online Learning, 2006
Online learning through virtual schools is one of the most important advancements in attempting to rethink the effectiveness of education in the United States. The virtual school provides access to online, collaborative and self-paced learning environments--settings that can facilitate 21st Century skills. Today's students must be able to combine…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Instructional Design, Online Courses, Virtual Classrooms