The Development of a Research Instrument to Analyze the Application of Adult Learning Principles to Online Learning.

Colton, Sharon; Hatcher, Tim

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ERIC Number: ED492501

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Publication Date: 2004-Mar

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The Development of a Research Instrument to Analyze the Application of Adult Learning Principles to Online Learning

Colton, Sharon; Hatcher, Tim

Online Submission, Paper presented at the Academy of Human Resource Development International Conference (AHRD) (Austin, TX, March 3-7, 2004) p1067-1074 (Symp. 49-2)

This study used the Delphi research method to develop the Online Adult Learning Inventory, an instrument to apply the principles of adult learning to Web-based instruction. Twelve experts in the fields of adult learning and online course development working with the researchers constructed the instrument and validated its content. (Contains 1 figure and 4 tables.) [For complete proceedings, see ED491481.]

Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Online Courses, Adult Learning, Case Studies, Instructional Design, Distance Education, Delphi Technique, Andragogy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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