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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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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
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Calderon, Orly; Sood, Charu – Interactive Learning Environments, 2020
Use of learning management systems is prevalent across the continuum of education formats (online, blended, face-to-face). Specific asynchronous tools such as the discussion board are effective for student-instructor and student-student communication [Calderon, Ginsberg, and Ciabocchi (2012); Jorczak, R. L., & Dupuis, D. N. (2014). Differences…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Asynchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Group Discussion
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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
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Zoumenou, Virginie; Sigman-Grant, Madeleine; Coleman, Gayle; Malekian, Fatemeh; Zee, Julia M. K.; Fountain, Brent J.; Marsh, Akela – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2015
A webinar or web-seminar is a presentation, seminar, lecture, or workshop transmitted over the internet. This emerging technology is becoming increasingly popular due to its convenience and affordability. However, little research has been conducted on best practices for an interactive webinar that engages learners in a professional development or…
Descriptors: Best Practices, Online Courses, Electronic Learning, Literature Reviews
Hall, Barbara M. – Online Submission, 2014
Instructional designers need to be able to assess the level of knowledge construction generated by participants of a virtual learning community (VLC). Such participants include the learners engaged in threaded discussions within online courses. Assessing the level of knowledge construction enables course revisions that scaffold such knowledge…
Descriptors: Interaction Process Analysis, Discourse Analysis, Communities of Practice, Computer Mediated Communication
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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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Helms, Samuel A. – Interactive Learning Environments, 2014
This article explores some of the literature on blended/hybrid learning and identifies recommendations for instructional designers and faculty. Terminology and definitions are discussed first including the debate between the words "blended" and "hybrid." A working definition for the article is discussed but the article does not…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Literature Reviews, Instructional Design, Vocabulary
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Schindler, Laura A.; Burkholder, Gary J. – Higher Learning Research Communications, 2014
Asynchronous online discussions (AODs) are often used to promote critical thinking in online courses; however, recent research suggests that levels of critical thinking in discussions remain low. Furthermore, there is a lack of consensus in the literature about the definition of critical thinking and many of the existing studies focus on one…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Asynchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication
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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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Simeroth, Jason; Butler, Suzanne; Kung, Hui­Chen; Morrison, James – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
The field of distance education is a dynamic field which includes a growing body of research. The field of distance education raises many questions which encompass the spectrum of human and technological questions of interest to those of us who practice various forms of distance education. As doctoral students in the field of distance education,…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Case Studies, Educational Theories, Educational Research