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Faulconer, Emily K.; Chamberlain, Darryl J., Jr.; Wood, Beverly L. – Online Learning, 2022
The design and facilitation of asynchronous online courses can have notable impacts on students related to persistence, performance, and perspectives. This case study presents current conditions for cognitive load and Community of Inquiry (CoI) presences in an asynchronous online introductory undergraduate STEM course. Researchers present the…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Asynchronous Communication, STEM Education, Difficulty Level
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Davis, Torria; Frederick, Thomas V. – Online Learning, 2020
The creation of multimedia assets for online courses is a time-intensive endeavor. Faculty have limited access to instructional designers for this and other course design functions. This study sought to determine if multimedia use in course design contributes positively to student performance or their perception of the online learning experience,…
Descriptors: Multimedia Materials, Instructional Design, Academic Achievement, Learning Experience
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Zhu, Meina; Bonk, Curtis J. – Online Learning, 2019
This study investigated the design and delivery of MOOCs to facilitate student self-monitoring for self-directed learning (SDL) using mixed methods. The data sources of this study included an online survey with 198 complete respondents, semistructured interviews with 22 MOOC instructors, and document analysis of 22 MOOCs. Study results indicated…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Online Courses, Self Management, Teacher Attitudes
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McCarroll, Julie; Hartwick, Peggy – Online Learning, 2022
In this paper, we focus on perceived cognitive presence (CP) in three sections of an intermediate level English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course facilitated online. The researchers intend to demonstrate how lesson design, scaffolding, and a blend of synchronous and asynchronous delivery create perceived CP. Data was collected from the CoI survey…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Learner Engagement, Lesson Plans, Online Courses