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Ofoegbu, Onyema Theresa; Asogwa, Uche Donatus; Ogbonna, Chimaobi Samuel – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2021
With increased emphasis on accessibility and quality education in tertiary institutions, open and distance learning (ODL) is occupying the center stage in Nigeria. Open educational resources (OERs) is becoming a valuable alternative to improving access to high-quality educational content released under open licenses by outstanding universities…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Distance Education, Open Education
Rebecca K. Y. Lee; Bernard Y. N. Ng; Minghui Daisy Chen – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2025
During COVID-19 pandemic, there was a change in the teaching mode from face-to-face to online teaching. It was especially challenging for teachers to motivate students to learn through distance learning. This shift in teaching mode also lowered student-student and student-teacher interactions. In this project, a biochemistry courseware,…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Independent Study, Cooperative Learning
Kotevski, Zoran; Milenkoski, Aleksandar – Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2018
Distance education is not a new paradigm, but the latest ways it can be delivered certainly are. In the past couple of decades, the distance learning implementations were mostly realized using videoconferencing technologies and/or learning management systems. Recently, various Internet collaboration services have gained enormous popularity in all…
Descriptors: Internet, Access to Information, Distance Education, Synchronous Communication
Tosho, Abdulrauf; Mutalib, Ariffin Abdul; Abdul-Salam, Sobihatun Nur – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2016
This paper describes an ongoing study related to a conceptual design model, which is specific to instructional interface design to enhance courseware usage. It was found that most of the existing courseware applications focus on the needs of certain target with most of the courseware offer too little to inclusive learners. In addition, the use of…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Courseware, Distance Education, Electronic Learning
Rajesh, M. – Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2015
Information and Communication Technologies have transformed the way the world lives and thinks. Education, especially, Distance Education is no different. While the technologies per se are an important factor, the social milieus in which these technologies are implemented are equally important. Technological convergence in the Indian context…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Technological Advancement, Technology Uses in Education, Influence of Technology
Theories and Research in Educational Technology and Distance Learning Instruction through Blackboard
Ouyang, John Ronghua; Stanley, Nile – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2014
Educational technology is a fast-growing and increasingly developed subject in education during the past 50 years. The focus of the development of its theories and research is oriented into the methods and effectiveness of its implementation. This presentation is reviewing various educational technology related theories, exploring and discussing…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Educational Research, Educational Theories, Distance Education
Alden, Jay – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2013
Mobile devices and applications are expected to have a significant impact on teaching and learning in the near future. Yet colleges and universities are currently facing severe budget constraints and discretionary funding is restricted for new initiatives. The question addressed in this paper is: "What strategy should an institution of higher…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Du, Yunfei – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2015
Mobile technologies such as iPhone apps make it possible for learners to freely access course content management systems, library Web sites, as well as reference services from anywhere, anytime. This paper reviewed the current status of mobile learning and suggested possible factors influencing the use of mobile apps in online learning. The author…
Descriptors: Barriers, Access to Information, User Needs (Information), Distance Education
Pradier, Vincent; Andronova, Olga – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2014
This study is a temporary assessment of the impacts of the use of support tools as part of a distance language training course for non-specialist students implemented at the Diderot Paris VII University in 2011/2012. The study mainly focuses on the uses of the support tool "Sounds Right APP" and details the results of the analysis of…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Mass Media Use, Mass Media Effects, Technology Uses in Education
Cinkara, Emrah; Bagceci, Birsen – Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2013
Online teaching has long been a key area of interest recently in every field of education as well as English language teaching. Numerous hardware tools, such as, mp3 players, mobile devices, and so on; and software applications, such as, podcasts, wikis, learning management systems, and so on, have been used in distance and online instruction and…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Courseware, Technology Uses in Education, English (Second Language)
Bhandigadi, Phalachandra; Abeywardena, Ishan Sudeera – Open Praxis, 2014
Wawasan Open University (WOU) was established in 2007 with the sole aim of providing affordable and accessible higher education opportunities to working adults in the fields of business, technology, education and liberal studies. As part of its Open Distance Learning (ODL) delivery, WOU provides tutorial support for students every semester through…
Descriptors: Tutorial Programs, Case Studies, Open Universities, Access to Education
Fox, Julie; Leeds, Rob; Barrett, Eric – Journal of Extension, 2014
With an increasing number of consumers using smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices to find and interact with local businesses, Ohio State University Extension developed a new curriculum aimed at improving market access for food and farm entrepreneurs. The literature review, curriculum framework, and lessons learned shared in this article…
Descriptors: Entrepreneurship, Food Processing Occupations, Food Service, Handheld Devices
Özmen, Büsra; Atici, Bünyamin – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2014
In this study, it was aimed to examine the use of learning management systems supported by social networking sites in distance education and to determine the views of learners regarding these platforms. The study group of this study, which uses a qualitative research approach, consists of 15 undergraduate students who resumed their education in…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Social Networks, Database Management Systems, Courseware
Burton, Douglas; Kitchen, Tim – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
Software allowing real-time online video connectivity is rapidly evolving. The ability to connect students, staff, and guest speakers instantaneously carries great benefits for the online distance education classroom. This evaluation report compares four software applications at opposite ends of the cost spectrum: "DimDim", "Elluminate VCS",…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Distance Education, Computer Software, Program Effectiveness
Hlodan, Oksana – BioScience, 2010
Some educational institutions are taking the leap to mobile learning (m-learning) by giving out free iPods. For example, Abilene Christian University gave iPods or iPhones to freshman students and developed 15 Web applications specifically for the mobile devices. The iPod is not the only ubiquitous m-learning device. Any technology that connects…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Handheld Devices