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Direct linkA. Mark Gray; Michelle E. Bartlett – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2025
In today's workforce, soft skills such as communication and adaptability are increasingly critical for career success, yet many graduates lack these competencies. As online learning continues to expand, questions arise about its effectiveness in cultivating essential workplace skills. This mixed-methods case study examines how synchronous and…
Descriptors: Employment Potential, Job Skills, Soft Skills, Asynchronous Communication
Griffith, John; Faulconer, Emily – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2022
This study attempted to determine if placing videos in an asynchronous course influenced the learning experience. Data were examined for an introductory college statistics course comparing results pre and post implementation of videos in support of discussions, assignments, homework, quizzes, and exams. Frequency of external tutoring was…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Asynchronous Communication, Online Courses, Learning Experience
Mays, Thomas; Ross, Sonseeahray – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2022
Developing a sense of community (SoC) in college is vital due to its positive impacts on learning and student success. In this study, the researchers examine students' perceptions of SoC in synchronous and asynchronous online courses, with specific interest in the experiences of regional campus students who are often considered to be…
Descriptors: Sense of Community, Synchronous Communication, Asynchronous Communication, Online Courses
Dinorah Nieves; Christopher W. Berg – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2023
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapidly growing field of online education experienced an even greater surge, sparking increased interest in the particulars of effective digital pedagogy. Effective approaches include useful facilitator guidance, well-structured course design and productive instructor feedback. In addition, there is evidence to…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Teaching Models, Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences
Stoebe, Amy – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2020
While there is a lack consensus as to whether orientations for online students should be completed on campus or online, research suggests that having an in-depth orientation and onboarding process increases the academic preparedness of online students and, consequently, improves retention. This action research study attempted to evaluate the…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, Program Effectiveness, Orientation, Virtual Classrooms
Tesone, Dana V.; Alexakis, George; Platt, Alan – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
The article presents a comparison of online and on ground instructional techniques focusing on the differences between face-to-face and computer-mediated communication. Lessons are drawn from the authors, who collectively teach online courses at Nova Southeastern University as well as the United States Sports Academy, Baker College, the University…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Web Based Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Conventional Instruction
