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Raside Dag-Akbas – Journal of Educational Technology, 2024
The current research is based on two educational changes introduced in an English class for prospective medical doctors. These changes involved a shift in the educational process: first, adopting an English for Medical Purposes (EMP)based approach that emphasizes communicative skills, designed following a comprehensive needs assessment due to its…
Descriptors: English for Science and Technology, Medical Students, Medical Education, English Instruction
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Ing, Huang Chwei; Yahaya, Noraffandy; Laxman, Kumar; Al-Rahmi, Waleed Mugahed – Journal of Educational Technology, 2020
The purpose of this research is to investigate the learners' interaction patterns when integrating a Collaborative Metacognitive Community (CMC) model within asynchronous text-based online learning in order to enhance their Higher Level Thinking Skills (HLTS). Message postings and reflective journals were extracted from learners' contributions and…
Descriptors: Interaction, Asynchronous Communication, Electronic Learning, Metacognition
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Cicco, Gina – Journal of Educational Technology, 2020
This article will provide an overview of the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19, pandemic on educators. The transition from face-to-face to online instruction revolutionized perspectives on synchronous and asynchronous course modalities. New live media methods of interaction were adopted with little to no training for…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Pandemics, COVID-19, Teacher Collaboration
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Ai-Hwa – Journal of Educational Technology, 2021
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of conducting asynchronous online discussion forums on low-achieving EFL students in Taiwan. 124 non-English program students from a technological university participated. Based on a textbook, one to three questions were assigned every other week. An asynchronous learning mode was implemented…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Asynchronous Communication, Electronic Learning
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Osler, James Edward, II.; Wright, Mark Anthony – Journal of Educational Technology, 2015
The purpose of this research investigation was to look at the factors that lead to isolation, lack of student inspiration and motivation, lack of student engagement and lack of student retention in the asynchronous online learning environment. The study further delves into how the use of cognitive and neuroscience research can inform the design of…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Models, Meta Analysis, Instructional Innovation
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Swaminathan, Raji; Mulvihill, Thalia M. – Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
This paper is based on a qualitative study that investigated graduate student perspectives of online discussions in higher education courses. The data are drawn primarily from interviews and student journal entries. The study examined student experiences of online discussions from a "technorealist" perspective thereby taking into account…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Student Attitudes, Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses
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Ghilay, Yaron; Ghilay, Ruth – Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
The study examined a new asynchronous model for online teaching, learning and assessment, called OTLA. It is designed for higher-education institutions and is based on LMS (Learning Management System) as well as other relevant IT tools. The new model includes six digital basic components: text, hypertext, text reading, lectures (voice/video),…
Descriptors: Integrated Learning Systems, Higher Education, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
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Grover, Pooja; Gupta, Nehta – Journal of Educational Technology, 2010
E-learning is a combination of learning services and technology that allow us to provide high value integrated learning any time, any place. It is about a new blend of resources, interactivity, performance support and structured learning activities. This methodology makes use of various types of technologies in order to enhance or transform the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Andersson, David; Reimers, Karl – Journal of Educational Technology, 2010
The field of education is experiencing a rapid shift as internet-enabled distance learning becomes more widespread. Often, traditional classroom teaching pedagogical techniques can be ill-suited to the online environment. While a traditional entry-level class might see a student attrition rate of 5-10%, the same teaching pedagogy in an online…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Oriented Programs, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
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Hramiak, Alison – Journal of Educational Technology, 2006
This paper describes the initial findings of a longitudinal case study that investigates the use of e-learning and communications technology to enhance the placement experience for full-time post graduate certificate in education (PGCE) students. It is a work in progress examining how a VLE might be used to support trainees while they are on…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Longitudinal Studies, Case Studies