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Tahani Aldosemani; Nahid Mirshekari; Amir Karimi; Arman Laghaei; Kourosh Fathi; Latefah l. Dosimany – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2024
E-schools, marked by their digital and interactive settings, offer synchronous and asynchronous learning, transcending traditional educational confines. Highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, these schools emphasize flexibility and accessibility, crucial for education during crises. The expected post-pandemic growth of e-learning stresses…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Electronic Learning, Asynchronous Communication, Synchronous Communication
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Skov, Mette; Lykke, Marianne – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2023
In recent years, several role-modelling initiatives have been testing and exploring the use of digital technologies to facilitate young people's encounters with role models in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The aim of this article is twofold. Firstly, through a literature review, the article aims to provide an…
Descriptors: Role Models, STEM Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology
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Koh, Joyce Hwee Ling; Daniel, Ben Kei – International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 2022
This systematic literature review of 36 peer-reviewed empirical articles outlines eight strategies used by higher education lecturers and students to maintain educational continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic since January 2020. The findings show that students' "online access" and "positive coping strategies" could not…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Educational Strategies, Electronic Learning
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Maslowski, Amy K. – Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Introduction: Creating a multiculturally aware and inclusive class is critical with students. The lack of face-to-face contact with asynchronous courses limits instructors' ability to form relationships with students. A myriad of teaching research provides strategies for incorporating multiculturalism, social justice, and identity into synchronous…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Electronic Learning, Asynchronous Communication, Teacher Student Relationship
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Foo, Soon Yen; Quek, Choon Lang – Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2019
Critical thinking (CT) is being recognized as an essential skill for students to master in the 21st century. Previous studies have suggested that teaching CT through asynchronous online discussions (AODs) can be one of the effective ways to equip students with such 21st skill in the educational settings. The purpose of this article is to review of…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Asynchronous Communication, Instructional Design, Computer Mediated Communication
Jena, Ananta Kumar – Online Submission, 2021
This article reviews the scientific literature that depicts the influence of the COVID-19 on higher education. Fourteen studies examined pandemic coronavirus's effect on the human respiratory system and its impact on higher education. Nine studies reviewed related to UNESCO and WHO reports, and thirty studies relating to the staff readiness,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing
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Delen, Erhan; Liew, Jeffrey – European Journal of Contemporary Education, 2016
Distance education in the 21st century often relies on educational technology as the primary delivery of teaching to learners. In distance education, the source of the information and the learner do not share the same physical setting; therefore, the information is delivered by a variety of methods. The new emerging tools that are used in online…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Literature Reviews, Distance Education, Educational Technology
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Zawacki-Richter, Olaf; Naidu, Som – Distance Education, 2016
This article maps out trends in distance education research and scholarship from 35 years of publications in the "Distance Education" journal. Titles and abstracts of 515 full papers were analyzed using the text-mining tool Leximancer™ to identify and describe themes in distance education research covered by these publications in the…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Publications, Trend Analysis, Educational Technology
Marsh, Brian; Mitchell, Nick – Teacher Development, 2014
This literature review focuses on the e-use of video in teacher initial and continuing professional development. There is evidence that video technology used synchronously, and particularly asynchronously, can extend the quantity and quality of classroom observation experience, which in turn supports the development of observation, analysis and…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education, Faculty Development, Video Technology
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Young, Eric H.; West, Rick E. – The EUROCALL Review, 2016
Classroom instruction provides a limited amount of quality speaking practice for language learners. Asynchronous multimedia-based oral communication is one way to provide learners with quality speaking practice outside of class. Asynchronous multimedia-based oral communication helps learners develop presentational speaking skills and raise their…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Oral Language, Computer Mediated Communication, Teaching Methods
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Coffey, Genya – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2012
This review examines research of computer-mediated small group discussion of literature. The goal of this review is to explore several instructional formats for integrating print-based and new literacies skills. First, the theoretical foundations for the shift from teacher-led to student led discussion are outlined. Research exploring ways in…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups
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Sun, Anna; Chen, Xiufang – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2016
Using a qualitative content analysis approach, this study reviewed 47 published studies and research on online teaching and learning since 2008, primarily focusing on how theories, practices and assessments apply to the online learning environment. The purpose of this paper is to provide practical suggestions for those who are planning to develop…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Electronic Learning, Web Based Instruction, Theory Practice Relationship
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Vasquez, Eleazar, III; Straub, Carrie – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2012
Online environments increasingly are becoming a part of our schools. While online education holds tremendous promise--offering viable and attractive options for advancing student skills, increasing access, and potentially lowering the cost of educational services--there is little research on the efficacy of online instruction for students with…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Evidence, Electronic Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
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Darabi, Aubteen; Liang, Xinya; Suryavanshi, Rinki; Yurekli, Hulya – American Journal of Distance Education, 2013
This study addressed the argument that online courses rarely use discussion strategies that are specifically designed and constructed for soliciting learners' cognitive presence and higher-order thinking. Prompted by this argument, the authors conducted a meta-analysis of the empirical studies that examined the effectiveness of discussion…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Distance Education, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Thinking Skills
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O'Reilly, Kimberly – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2009
As online education continues to thrive, as indicated by increased acceptance and growing enrollment numbers, schools must strive to provide high quality educational opportunities to their students. Interaction within the classroom is one method of instruction that has been accepted in traditional settings and should be utilized within online…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Teacher Student Relationship, Asynchronous Communication, Interaction
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