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Direct linkCowan, John E.; Menchaca, Michael P. – Distance Education, 2014
This study reports an analysis of 10?years in the life of the Internet-based Master in Educational Technology program (iMET) at Sacramento State University. iMET is a hybrid educational technology master's program delivered 20% face to face and 80% online. The program has achieved a high degree of success, with a course completion rate of 93% and…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Educational Technology, Masters Programs, Blended Learning
Smith, Regina O. – Distance Education, 2008
Open and sustained discussions in heterogeneous collaborative online groups should provide opportunities for adults to reshape their thinking, deeply understand the subject content, and have their voices heard and respected. These opportunities turn on trust. The ability to trust thoughts that are different from their own is influenced by the…
Descriptors: Trust (Psychology), Adult Learning, Teacher Attitudes, Phenomenology
Merrill, M. David; Gilbert, Clark G. – Distance Education, 2008
This article suggests that peer interaction is most effective when orchestrated around a progression of problems. Problem-centered learning is enhanced by carefully structured peer interactions. Problem-centered instruction is a form of direct instruction wherein instructional components are taught in the context of problems. An effective…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Problem Solving, Interaction, Peer Relationship
Peer reviewedRonteltap, Frans; Eurelings, Anneke – Distance Education, 2002
Discusses the results of an experimental study in which university students used a collaborative learning tool in between regular meetings of a tutorial group in problem-based learning. Highlights include a model of asynchronous collaborative learning mechanisms; interactions; information processing; and social factors. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedSteinkuehler, Constance A.; Derry, Sharon J.; Hmelo-Silver, Cindy E.; DelMarcelle, Matt – Distance Education, 2002
Discusses the implementation of problem-based learning (PBL) in traditional large undergraduate courses and describes the STEP PBL system, a Web-based system that supports teaching assistants in their work as PBL tutors and creates a viable model for preservice teacher education. (LRW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Models, Preservice Teacher Education, Problem Based Learning
Peer reviewedAdelskold, Goran; Aleklett, Kjell; Axelsson, Rune; Blomgren, Jan – Distance Education, 1999
Reports experiences with problem-based learning that was modified for distance education and used for teaching energy issues at Uppsala University (Sweden). Discusses the use of computer networks, collaborative learning, the Internet, pictures as problem presentation, teacher perspectives, and student perspectives, including social aspects.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Distance Education, Energy Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedOrrill, Chandra Hawley – Distance Education, 2002
Examined how four groups of education graduate students worked in a distributed online problem-based learning (PBL) environment using an asynchronous threaded discussion tool. Discusses student interaction; developing their own understanding; how students work with idea units; student communication; and the role of the instructor in designing and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Graduate Students, Higher Education
McLinden, Mike; McCall, Steve; Hinton, Danielle; Weston, Annette – Distance Education, 2006
This article reports on work undertaken within Phase 2 of a pilot study concerned with the design, development, and evaluation of online resources. Drawing on recent developments in the application of technology within open and distance education, these resources were structured around the principles of problem-based learning (PBL) for use with…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Visual Impairments, Distance Education, Problem Based Learning
