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Connectivism in Postsecondary Online Courses: An Exploratory Factor Analysis
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Hogg, Nanette; Lomicky, Carol S. – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2012
This study explores 465 postsecondary students' experiences in online classes through the lens of connectivism. Downes' 4 properties of connectivism (diversity, autonomy, interactivity, and openness) were used as the study design. An exploratory factor analysis was performed. This study found a 4-factor solution. Subjects indicated that autonomy…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Online Courses, Factor Structure, Electronic Learning
Needs and Context of ODL at Palestinian Institutions
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Abuzir, Yousef – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2010
Higher education plays vital role in developing the social, political, and economical situation of the Palestinian people. It is considered the main wealth of the Palestinian people in the absence of other natural resources. The main objective of this study was to investigate and identify the needs, challenges, and demands of our institutions,…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Educational Technology
Examining the Impact of Learning Communities on Motivation
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Moller, Leslie; Huett, Jason; Holder, David; Young, Jon; Harvey, Douglas; Godshalk, Veronica – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2005
The purpose of this study was to determine if learning communities have an inherent motivational effect on learners and, if so, whether higher motivation impacts attitudinal change. As learning communities and groups become more established in distance education settings, it is important to understand the impact these groups have on the motivation…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Motivation, Instructional Materials, Attitude Change
Integrating Knowledge, Performance, and Learning Objects
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Schaffer, Scott P.; Douglas, Ian – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2004
A methodological framework for the delivery of knowledge, performance, and learning (KPL) systems is presented. The role of the KPL system is currently taken by learning management systems or learning and content management systems, and many of these systems facilitate the technical aspects of learning objects. However, they are still rooted in…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Technology, Internet
The U.S. Army's Impact on the History of Distance Education
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Duncan, Steve – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2005
One of the most significant events that heralded the Department of Defense's commitment to distance education was the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, which held its kickoff meeting in Washington, DC in 1997. This meeting provided the army and other military services the endorsement that had been lacking relative to implementing…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Costs, Instructional Development, Educational Innovation
The History of Distance Education in Australia
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Stacey, Elizabeth – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2005
Australia's large distances and widely distributed population has meant that distance education has been an important part of its history. From the earliest provision of schooling by mail through a series of correspondence schools, both state and federal governments have provided a sound infrastructure to support distance education. Innovative…
Descriptors: Correspondence Schools, Vocational Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries