Publication Date
| In 2026 | 0 |
| Since 2025 | 6 |
Descriptor
Source
| Online Journal of Distance… | 6 |
Author
| Alexandra Scroggins | 1 |
| Amber Smallwood | 1 |
| Ashley Purgason | 1 |
| Barbara Frey | 1 |
| Erin Stevenson | 1 |
| Gina Sandlin | 1 |
| Greta R. Underhill | 1 |
| Hugh Kellam | 1 |
| James E. Bartlett II | 1 |
| Jana Hitchcock | 1 |
| Karen Magruder | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Research | 5 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
| Higher Education | 6 |
| Postsecondary Education | 6 |
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkRae Mancilla; Barbara Frey – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2025
This research explores programs designed to support the mentorship of online instructional designers in higher education. The study investigated the characteristics of mentorship within institutions as well as professional development opportunities offered through external providers. Mixed-methods data was collected from instructional design…
Descriptors: Mentors, Electronic Learning, Instructional Design, Higher Education
Michelle E. Bartlett; James E. Bartlett II – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2025
Online doctoral students face unique challenges in completing their dissertations, with faculty mentoring playing a crucial role in their success or attrition. This study explores online doctoral students' viewpoints of faculty dissertation mentoring, identifying distinct mentoring viewpoints. Using Q methodology, we examine how students…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Doctoral Students, Student Attitudes, Doctoral Dissertations
Matthew Dingo; Jana Hitchcock; Penny Ralston-Berg – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2025
This paper outlines the course, Essentials of Online Teaching, at Penn State's World Campus. The course leverages the Community of Inquiry (CoI) model to quickly develop effective online instructors by focusing on four key behaviors: communication, facilitation, feedback, and fostering a climate of belonging. The course aims to address the needs…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Teacher Effectiveness, Communities of Practice, Inquiry
Hugh Kellam; Leslie Jennings; Karen Magruder; Amber Smallwood; Ashley Purgason; Liz Richter – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2025
Background: While surveys that measure readiness for online learning are not new, gaps exists in ensuring such tools are student-centered and directly inform student support strategies. Thus, a new orientation support program was creating for all incoming online students at a large public university. The Online Readiness and Student Success…
Descriptors: Readiness, Electronic Learning, School Orientation, Student Surveys
Tay McEdwards; Greta R. Underhill – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2025
Online learning has steadily increased since well before the COVID-19 pandemic (Seaman et al., 2018), but research has yet to explore online students' perceptions of online exam proctoring methods. The purpose of this exploratory study was to understand the perceptions of fully online students regarding types of proctoring at a large state…
Descriptors: Supervision, Computer Assisted Testing, Electronic Learning, Student Attitudes
Nicole Lavy-Joy; Erin Stevenson; Gina Sandlin; Alexandra Scroggins – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2025
As faculty continue to focus on creating supportive learning environments for students, both on campus and online, it is essential to analyze the sense of belonging and how it is intentionally nurtured in our educational settings. With the expansion of online enrollment and the changing landscape of in-person classrooms, understanding students'…
Descriptors: Sense of Belonging, Undergraduate Students, Public Colleges, In Person Learning
