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Finamore, Dora C. D.; Hochanadel, Aaron J.; Hochanadel, Cathleen E.; Millam, Loretta A.; Reinhardt, Michelle M. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2012
Motivation, engagement, goal attainment and effective interaction are essential components for college students to be successful in the online educational environment. The popularity and influx of electronic media applications has allowed educators the opportunity to incorporate social media (Facebook, Twitter), and volitional messages (Simple…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Motivation Techniques, Learner Engagement, Interaction
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Kretovics, Mark – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
As distance education technology enables institutions of higher education to offer courses to students throughout the country, it is important for student affairs to offer opportunities for these students to connect with the institution. This article reviews the relevant literature on distance education and discusses differences between providing…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Computer Mediated Communication, Student Personnel Services, Literature Reviews
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Simeroth, Jason; Butler, Suzanne; Kung, Hui­Chen; Morrison, James – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
The field of distance education is a dynamic field which includes a growing body of research. The field of distance education raises many questions which encompass the spectrum of human and technological questions of interest to those of us who practice various forms of distance education. As doctoral students in the field of distance education,…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Case Studies, Educational Theories, Educational Research