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Direct linkIrvin, Matthew J.; Hannum, Wallace H.; de la Varre, Claire; Farmer, Thomas W.; Keane, Julie – Distance Education, 2012
The purpose of this study was to examine rural school district administrators' satisfaction with distance education in the United States and to identify factors that may contribute to their satisfaction. Telephone interviews were conducted with administrators in randomly selected rural districts across the country. Analyses revealed that students'…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Distance Education, Rural Schools, Satisfaction
Bower, Matt – Distance Education, 2011
Based on a three-semester design-based research study examining learning and teaching in a web-conferencing environment, this article identifies types of synchronous collaboration competencies and reveals their influence on learning processes. Four levels of online collaborative competencies were observed--operational, interactional, managerial,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Distance Education, Synchronous Communication, Teleconferencing
Wang, Chih-Hsuan; Shannon, David M.; Ross, Margaret E. – Distance Education, 2013
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among students' characteristics, self-regulated learning, technology self-efficacy, and course outcomes in online learning settings. Two hundred and fifty-six students participated in this study. All participants completed an online survey that included demographic information, the modified…
Descriptors: Student Characteristics, Self Management, Self Efficacy, Outcomes of Education
Peer reviewedSchellens, Tammy; Valcke, Martin – Distance Education, 2000
Discusses the effects that information and communication technologies are having on education, particularly the introduction of online courses; and describes a study at the Ghent University that examines how students cope with a re-engineered course that is task-based and how it affects their learning styles. Examines the results from tested…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedBahlman, Gerrit W.; Robertshaw, Michael – Distance Education, 1989
Presents a case study of a "hands-on" computing course taught both on- and off-campus at the University of the South Pacific. Topics discussed include the use of microcomputers in developing countries; course development; written and audiovisual materials; and the use of satellite tutorials and local tutors. (LRW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Case Studies, Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction
Howland, Jane L.; Moore, Joi L. – Distance Education, 2002
With the increasing prevalence of Internet-based courses in higher education, it is important to examine students' experiences to provide an optimal learning environment. This research found that students reporting positive attitudes about their online course experience exhibited attributes of constructivist learners, including self-direction.…
Descriptors: Negative Attitudes, Course Content, Constructivism (Learning), Online Courses
