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Mathew, Ivy Rose – International Journal on E-Learning, 2020
Interactions are vital for any learning, be it in a classroom learning or e-learning. While e-learning is reaching its bloom in many parts of the world it is equally gaining popularity among African nations. The situation in Botswana is not different from other African nations. Many of the e-learning institutions are now claiming that they offer…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Learning Experience, Foreign Countries, Teacher Student Relationship
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Ishizuka, Hiroki; Kiyoshi, Akama – International Journal on E-Learning, 2014
Numerous attempts have been made to use Second Life (SL) as a platform for language teaching. As a result, the possibility of SL as a means to promote conversational interactions has been reported. However, research has thus far largely focused on simply using SL without further augmentations for communication between learners or between teachers…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Internet, Computer Mediated Communication, Second Language Learning
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Pierce, Richard – International Journal on E-Learning, 2013
This study investigated course design factors influencing social presence and the development of ICT self-efficacy. Instructional design factors that promoted authentic uses of threaded discussions as a vehicle to establish social presence, self-directed learning and cooperative learning resulted in 900 posts in a semester, when no posts were…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Self Efficacy, Social Influences, Cooperative Learning
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Cho, Tae-Jun – International Journal on E-Learning, 2011
The basic concepts of interaction in distance education have been based on Moore's (1998) three types of interaction: learner-content, learner-instructor, and learner- learner interaction. Hillman, Willis and Gunawardena (1994) noticed that the three types of interaction would not be enough to explain the relationships between the learner and the…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Online Courses, Interaction, Student Attitudes
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Gülbahar, Yasemin – International Journal on E-Learning, 2015
The potential represented by the usage of Internet-based communication technologies in parallel with e-instruction is enabling learners to cooperate and collaborate throughout the world. However, an important dimension, namely the socialization of learners through online dialogues via e-mail, discussion forums, chats, blogs, wikis and virtual…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Mediated Communication, Social Networks, Socialization
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Young, Andria; Hoerig, Beverley – International Journal on E-Learning, 2013
The purpose of the present study is to describe faculty development activities at one university and to show how these activities were reviewed for relevance to students. As a means to validate faculty development activities and make adjustments for future development activities, a survey of students was undertaken. A survey was completed by…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Student Attitudes, Faculty Development, Online Courses
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Sharma, Richa – International Journal on E-Learning, 2011
Building intelligent course designing systems adaptable to the learners' needs is one of the key goals of research in e-learning. This goal is all the more crucial as gaining knowledge in an e-learning environment depends solely on computer mediated interaction within the learner group and among the learners and instructors. The patterns generated…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Environment, Instructional Design, Student Needs
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Seok, Soonhwa – International Journal on E-Learning, 2008
E-Learning is a new form of pedagogy for learning in the 21st century. E-Teachers are e-Learning instructional designers, facilitators of interaction, and subject matter experts. The roles of e-Teachers are to enhance learners' cognitive engagement and interaction. This is achieved by using the benefits of computer mediated communication--greater…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Computer Mediated Communication, Interaction, Electronic Libraries
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Smith, Glenn Gordon; Kurthen, Hermann – International Journal on E-Learning, 2007
The authors analyzed online interactions in hybrid and blended courses to: (a) investigate if constructs from micro-sociology, such as self-talk, norms, and front-back-stage performance, provide a theoretical context for online interaction, and (b) compare courses with more versus fewer online components in terms of online interaction patterns.…
Descriptors: Sociocultural Patterns, Interaction, Norms, Online Courses