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Download full textVan de Vord, Rebecca; Pogue, Korolyn – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2012
Enrollments in online programs are growing, increasing demand for online courses. The perception that teaching online takes more time than teaching face-to-face creates concerns related to faculty workload. To date, the research on teaching time does not provide a clear answer as to the accuracy of this perception. This study was designed to…
Descriptors: Faculty Workload, Teaching Methods, Online Courses, Enrollment
Kuo, Yu-Chun; Walker, Andrew E.; Belland, Brian R.; Schroder, Kerstin E. E.; Kuo, Yu-Tung – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2014
This paper reports research on the implementation of a web-based videoconferencing tool (Interwise) for synchronous learning sessions on an industrial technology course offered through a university in northern Taiwan. The participants included undergraduate students from the same course offered in two different semesters. We investigated students'…
Descriptors: Videoconferencing, Synchronous Communication, Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students
Murphy, Elizabeth; Rodriguez-Manzanares, Maria A. – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2012
Rapport has been recognized as important in learning in general but little is known about its importance in distance education (DE). The study we report on in this paper provides insights into the importance of rapport in DE as well as challenges to and indicators of rapport-building in DE. The study relied on interviews with 42 Canadian…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Foreign Countries, Distance Education, Synchronous Communication
Cunningham, Una – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
The aim of this paper is to bring theoretical concepts from other areas of scholarly research to bear on synchronous online education in a cross-disciplinary effort to shed light on what is going on by introducing systems of thought from other areas. The liminality and associated communitas which are found in synchronous online learning…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses, Educational Technology
Cornelius, Sarah; Gordon, Carole; Harris, Margaret – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
Role play activities provide opportunities for learners to adopt unfamiliar roles, engage in interactions with others, and get involved in realistic tasks. They are often recommended to foster the development of soft skills and a wider perspective of the world. Such activities are widely used as an online teaching approach, with examples ranging…
Descriptors: Role Playing, Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses, Adult Education
Muniz-Solari, Osvaldo; Coats, Christine – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
There is an increasing impression among online geography educators that interaction can be developed based on specific teaching and learning methods. The authors developed a practical research study to investigate this issue. The study was based on advanced graduate courses in geography at Beijing Normal University and Texas State University.…
Descriptors: Geography, Online Courses, Interaction, Computer Mediated Communication
McBrien, J. Lynn; Jones, Phyllis; Cheng, Rui – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
This research study is a collaborative project between faculty in social foundations, special education, and instructional technology in which we analyze student data from six undergraduate and graduate courses related to the use of a virtual classroom space. Transactional distance theory (Moore & Kearsley, 1996) operates as our theoretical…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Online Courses, Personal Autonomy, Educational Technology
Marrero, Meghan E.; Woodruff, Karen A.; Schuster, Glen S.; Riccio, Jessica Fitzsimons – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2010
Teachers are searching for new venues through which they may meet stringent professional development requirements. Under competitive funding from NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Office of Education and the NASA Explorer Schools Project, U.S. Satellite Laboratory, Inc. created a series of live, online, interactive…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Educational Technology, Federal Programs, Communities of Practice
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
Inglis, Alistair – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2005
Managing quality processes become critically important for higher education institutions generally, but especially for institutions involved in open and distance learning. In Australia, managers of centers responsible for open and distance learning have identified two frameworks that potentially offer ways of conceiving of the application of…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Benchmarking, Educational Improvement
Nibourg, Theodorus – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2005
The previous report in this series discusses current attitudes to distance education technology, with specific reference to the counter-productive effects of learning management systems. The current paper pursues this theme in relation to the evolution of online audio-conferencing systems in DE, and revisits the notion of the "productivity…
Descriptors: Management Systems, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Productivity
De Schutter, Adrienne; Fahrni, Patricia; Rudolph, Jim – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
Facilitation by a moderator is crucial to a purposeful and productive conference. The moderator keeps the session focused, and ensures that all participants receive feedback regarding their contributions to the discussion. These functions are particularly important in the otherwise impersonal context of online discussion. The current report…
Descriptors: Internet, Literature Reviews, Best Practices, Methods
Valk, John-Harmen; Rashid, Ahmed T.; Elder, Laurent – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2010
Despite improvements in educational indicators, such as enrolment, significant challenges remain with regard to the delivery of quality education in developing countries, particularly in rural and remote regions. In the attempt to find viable solutions to these challenges, much hope has been placed in new information and communication technologies…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Outcomes of Education, Educational Quality, Educational Indicators
Clark, Sharon; Cossarin, Mary; Doxsee, Harry; Schwartz, Linda – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
Four integrated learning management packages were reviewed: "CentraOne", "IntraLearn", "Lyceum", and "Silicon Chalk". These products provide different combinations of synchronous and asynchronous tools. The current report examines the products in relation to their specific value for distance educators and students.
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Educational Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Web Based Instruction
LaPointe, Deborah K.; Greysen, Katherine R. B.; Barrett, Kerrin A. – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
The use of a synchronous audio tool is discussed for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Taiwan. Over several months, a community of practice has formed among teachers and teaching assistants, transcending cultural differences. Exploring the relationship that has developed between teachers and teaching assistants forms the basis of this…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Teaching Assistants, English (Second Language)
