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Mays, Thomas; Ross, Sonseeahray – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2022
Developing a sense of community (SoC) in college is vital due to its positive impacts on learning and student success. In this study, the researchers examine students' perceptions of SoC in synchronous and asynchronous online courses, with specific interest in the experiences of regional campus students who are often considered to be…
Descriptors: Sense of Community, Synchronous Communication, Asynchronous Communication, Online Courses
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Dinorah Nieves; Christopher W. Berg – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2023
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapidly growing field of online education experienced an even greater surge, sparking increased interest in the particulars of effective digital pedagogy. Effective approaches include useful facilitator guidance, well-structured course design and productive instructor feedback. In addition, there is evidence to…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Teaching Models, Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences
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Ivankova, Nataliya V.; Stick, Sheldon L. – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2005
Implementation of cutting-edge technology has enabled higher and postsecondary education to create new learning environments by affording greater access to education for more students via virtual classrooms. Although virtual instruction in its asynchronous mode has been reported as to be at least comparable, and sometimes better than conventional…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Collegiality
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Deubel, Patricia – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
Authorship, implementation, and consumer perspectives should be considered when judging the quality of an online course. This article supports that position with reflections of an adjunct professor, who implemented a doctoral level course, Instruction Delivery Systems, during 2001 at Nova Southeastern University that had been authored by another…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Educational Quality, Student Attitudes, Doctoral Programs
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Tesone, Dana V.; Alexakis, George; Platt, Alan – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
The article presents a comparison of online and on ground instructional techniques focusing on the differences between face-to-face and computer-mediated communication. Lessons are drawn from the authors, who collectively teach online courses at Nova Southeastern University as well as the United States Sports Academy, Baker College, the University…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Web Based Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Conventional Instruction
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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