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Zilu Jiang; Kui Xie; David Stein – Online Learning, 2025
Although the role of psychological needs in supporting language learning is well established, less is known about how these needs operate in different online learning modes. This study investigates how basic psychological needs satisfaction (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness) is associated with students' willingness to communicate (WTC),…
Descriptors: Psychological Needs, Need Gratification, Computer Mediated Communication, Asynchronous Communication
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Brandie Wempe; Royce Ann Collins – Online Learning, 2024
This correlational cross-sectional study was conducted with 60 graduate students to explore their perceived social experiences with the use of synchronous videoconferencing in the online learning environment. By applying the theories of social presence and media richness, this study investigated the perceived relationship between social presence,…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Synchronous Communication, Videoconferencing, Electronic Learning
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Choi, Hajeen; Hur, Jaesung – Online Learning, 2023
This scoping review summarizes studies on passive participation in collaborative online learning activities that used computer-mediated communication tools in school settings. A total of 42 articles spanning about 20 years were explored. ERIC and three main journal indexes from Web of Science were used to locate articles. For each year searched,…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Cooperative Learning, Electronic Learning, Learning Activities
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Hui Shi; Jaesung Hur; Yuen Man Tang; Vanessa P. Dennen – Online Learning, 2023
This study explores how online instructors use different instructional strategies to engage learners, and the active learning indicators that they look for among their students. Additionally, it examines how modality--synchronous versus asynchronous--and instructor learner-centeredness relate to instructional strategy choices. Using a mixed…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learner Engagement, Electronic Learning, Online Courses
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Florence Martin; Swapna Kumar; Albert Ritzhaupt; Drew Polly – Online Learning, 2024
Bichronous online learning is the intentional blending of asynchronous and synchronous online learning experiences. Twelve award-winning online instructors participated in interviews to discuss best practices they use, and benefits and challenges in bichronous online courses. When sharing best practices for bichronous online courses, online…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Asynchronous Communication, Synchronous Communication, Teaching Methods
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Shayna A. Minosky; Nachwa El Aini; Brandon J. Justus; Tanisha Bali – Online Learning, 2024
With the rapidly expanding availability of online courses, concerns have been raised about student engagement and connection within the online environment. Using an experimental design, we examined the effects of video camera, microphone (audio), and chat box communication on students' experiences of social presence, peer rapport, motivation,…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Computer Mediated Communication, Technology Uses in Education, Learner Engagement