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Cunningham, Una; Fagersten, Kristy Beers; Holmsten, Elin – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2010
At Dalarna University, Sweden, modes of communication are offered at many points of Kenning's continuum with a web-based learning platform, including asynchronous document exchange and collaborative writing tools, e-mail, recorded lectures in various formats, live streamed lectures with the possibility of text questions to the lecturer in real…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Seminars, Distance Education, Foreign Countries
Dziuban, Charles; Moskal, Patsy; Brophy, Jay; Shea, Peter – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2007
The authors discuss elements that potentially impact student satisfaction with asynchronous learning: the media culture, digital, personal and mobile technologies, student learning preferences, pedagogy, complexities of measurement, and the digital generation. They describe a pilot study to identify the underlying dimensions of student…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Learner Engagement, Correlation, Evaluation Methods
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Schellens, Tammy; Van Keer, Hilde; De Wever, Bram; Valcke, Martin – International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 2007
This article describes the impact of learning in asynchronous discussion groups on students' levels of knowledge construction. A design-based approach enabled the comparison of two successive cohorts of students (N = 223 and N = 286) participating in discussion groups for one semester. Multilevel analyses were applied to uncover the influence of…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Knowledge Level, Comparative Analysis
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Kelly, Peter; Gale, Ken; Wheeler, Steve; Tucker, Viv – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2007
This article provides six case studies situated in an online community of practice relating to a module in a university Master of Arts in Education programme. During the module the online community allowed students to immerse themselves in problems brought to the community by their tutor. Students continued to participate in the online community…
Descriptors: Masters Degrees, Case Studies, Communities of Practice, Professional Development
Reima Al-Jarf – Online Submission, 2008
An asynchronous online translation discussion forum was created and used to post texts to be translated by participating English-Arabic student translators from different countries. Volunteer translation instructors read participants' translations and gave communicative feedback on the location and types of errors. Errors were color-coded. No…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Translation, Asynchronous Communication, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
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Delfino, Manuela; Dettori, Giuliana; Persico, Donatella – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2008
This paper investigates self-regulated learning (SRL) in a virtual learning community of adults interacting through asynchronous textual communication. The investigation method chosen is interaction analysis, a qualitative/quantitative approach allowing a systematic study of the contents of the messages exchanged within online communities. The…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teacher Educators, Units of Study, Preservice Teacher Education
Cain, Darrell L.; Pitre, Paul E. – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2008
The trend toward increased technology in traditional higher education classrooms has been met with both optimism and criticism. One of the major criticisms of technology in the college classroom is that it does little, if anything, to improve student learning. Taking this view of technology into account, this study examined how the use of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Student Development, Outcomes of Education, Instructional Effectiveness
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Yukselturk, Erman; Yildirim, Zahide – Educational Technology & Society, 2008
The purpose of the study is to investigate some of the factors that contribute to satisfaction of participants in an online Information Technologies Certificate Program (ITCP). The program includes eight courses and lasts four semesters. The sample consisted of 30 participants who enrolled to the program and 8 instructors who gave the courses in…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
Akyol, Zehra; Garrison, D. Randy – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2008
The purpose of this study was to explore the dynamics of an online educational experience through the lens of the Community of Inquiry framework. Transcript analysis of online discussion postings and the Community of Inquiry survey were applied to understand the progression and integration of each of the Community of Inquiry presences. The results…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses, Educational Experience, Transcripts (Written Records)
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Asunka, Stephen – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2008
This study adopted a qualitative case-study approach to examine the attitudes, experiences, and perceptions of undergraduate students who were enrolled in an online, collaborative learning course at a Ghanaian private university. Data sources included surveys, student and instructor journal entries, email records, individual interviews, and…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Undergraduate Students, Student Projects, Private Colleges
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Lauer, Tobias; Busl, Sandra – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2007
Collaborative learning with recorded lectures and presentations can be supported by allowing users to anchor notes in the documents and exchange them with other learners. While the traditional modality for annotation and discussion is text, there are a number of reasons in favour of supporting other media and modalities as well. We describe the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Multimedia Instruction, Speech, Cooperative Learning
Sachs, David – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2007
Several forms of blended learning at Pace University offer flexible options for learners, and its growth reflects its appeal to traditional and corporate learners.
Descriptors: Online Courses, Blended Learning, Distance Education, Electronic Learning
Ubell, Robert – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2007
This article describes WebCampus.Stevens, the online graduate education and corporate training unit of Stevens Institute of Technology, which delivers one of the largest and most effective asynchronous learning network (ALN) and blended programs of any college or university in the New York metropolitan region. Under a newly awarded Sloan…
Descriptors: Corporations, Professional Development, Virtual Universities, Online Courses
Garrett, Richard – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2007
The Eduventures survey examined next-generation demand for online postsecondary education, assessing online experience, delivery mode and marketing channels preferences, and perceptions of price, quality and location, identifying key takeaways in each area.
Descriptors: Higher Education, National Surveys, Marketing, Educational Trends
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Palvia, Shailendra C. Jain; Palvia, Prashant C. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2007
Both academic institutions and corporations have invested huge amounts of resources in computer-based training and education. The evidence in support of the effectiveness of computers and instructional technology in the classroom is mixed at best, and much of the practice is based on faith and ongoing trends in education. In this study, we conduct…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Training Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
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