Consistency is key in online learning: Evaluating student and instructor perceptions of a collaborative online-course template

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina Scutelnicu ◽  
Rebecca Tekula ◽  
Beth Gordon ◽  
Hillary J Knepper
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Teaching Experiences ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Instructor Perceptions ◽  
Original Survey

This study examines the features and benefits of a collaborative online-course template designed for and used by the department of public administration program at a mid-Atlantic university in the USA. Drawing on a multi-informant original survey addressed to students and faculty the study aims to answer the question: to what extent are online-course templates beneficial to student learning and instructor teaching experiences? Findings suggest that, overall, both students and faculty had positive perceptions of the template’s consistency in terms of format and access, but students found the template to be more beneficial to their learning than did faculty to their teaching.

Is This Your Best Work?

2018 ◽  
pp. 1535-1545
Author(s):  
Cynthia J. Benton
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Student Participation ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Student Responses

This chapter summarizes both psychological and achievement considerations for student participation in online learning environments. Using journaling, student responses, and interviews, this study yielded consistent conclusions regarding the need for supported and interactive opportunities for students to interact with both peers and the instructor of the online course. Online classroom practices are described, and a number of issues contributing to student success and satisfaction are summarized. Future concerns for practices in online instruction and student learning are described.

Is This Your Best Work?

2014 ◽  
pp. 82-91
Author(s):  
Cynthia J. Benton
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Student Participation ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Student Responses

This chapter summarizes both psychological and achievement considerations for student participation in online learning environments. Using journaling, student responses, and interviews, this study yielded consistent conclusions regarding the need for supported and interactive opportunities for students to interact with both peers and the instructor of the online course. Online classroom practices are described, and a number of issues contributing to student success and satisfaction are summarized. Future concerns for practices in online instruction and student learning are described.

Learning Analytics Considered Harmful

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie P Dringus
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Full Potential

This essay is written to present a prospective stance on how learning analytics, as a core evaluative approach, must help instructors uncover the important trends and evidence of quality learner data in the online course. A critique is presented of strategic and tactical issues of learning analytics. The approach to the critique is taken through the lens of questioning the current status of applying learning analytics to online courses. The goal of the discussion is twofold: (1) to inform online learning practitioners (e.g., instructors and administrators) of the potential of learning analytics in online courses and (2) to broaden discussion in the research community about the advancement of learning analytics in online learning. In recognizing the full potential of formalizing big data in online coures, the community must address this issue also in the context of the potentially "harmful" application of learning analytics.

Online Learning Resource Based on One ID Website for All Access (OIAA) as a Student Learning Assistance System

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizqi Fajar Pradipta ◽  
Frimha Purnamawati ◽  
Mohd Hanafi Mohd Yasin ◽  
Dimas Arif Dewantoro ◽  
Muchamad Irvan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Assistance System ◽  
Learning Resource ◽  
Learning Assistance

scholarly journals Public Administration and Values Oriented to Sustainability: A Systematic Approach to the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2566
Author(s):  
Isabel Marques ◽  
João Leitão ◽  
Alba Carvalho ◽  
Dina Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Research Collaborations ◽  
Work Area ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The University

Values guide actions and judgements, form the basis of attitudinal and behavioral processes, and have an impact on leaders’ decision-making, contributing to more sustainable performance. Through a bibliometric study and content analysis, 2038 articles were selected from Scopus, from the period 1994–2021, presenting global research tendencies on the subject of values, public administration, and sustainability. The results indicate that Sustainability is the most productive journal, the main research category is in social sciences, the most productive institution is the University of Queensland, the location with the most publications and research collaborations is the USA, and the authors with the greatest number of articles are Chung, from Chung-Ang University; García-Sánchez, from the University of Salamanca; and Pérez, from the University of Cantabria. Analysis of keywords shows that the most relevant are “sustainability”, “CSR”, “sustainable development”, “innovation”, and “leadership”. Time analysis of keywords reveals a tendency for lines of research in the social and work area. The results also provide data about the framing of studies in sustainability pillars and the types of values referred to and indicate the main areas of public administration studied. Finally, a future research agenda is proposed.

Loneliness through the lens of Black feminist love-politics: pedagogical practices amid pandemic online learning

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Rifino ◽  
Kushya Sugarman
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Black Feminist Thought ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Black Feminist ◽  
Teaching Experiences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Virtual Classes ◽  
Feminist Perspectives ◽  
Literature Base

Purpose Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including contact restrictions and the switch to virtual classes, loneliness has become a pressing concern for college students and their learning. This study aims to interrogate current discussions about college student loneliness through the lens of Black feminist love-politics to reimagine online pedagogical practices. Design/methodology/approach Using a broad literature base and anecdotes from personal teaching experiences, the authors contend that Black Feminist perspectives on love, care and solidarity can illuminate the sociopolitical dimensions of loneliness in pedagogically productive ways. Findings The authors explore various pedagogical practices that are inspired by Black feminist approaches that aim to promote solidarity, love and care in either virtual or in-person classrooms. These pedagogical suggestions result from the authors’ teaching experiences amid online learning and current literature in education. Practical implications The authors seek to support educators’ understanding of the most pervasive yet misunderstood emotional experiences of student learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper explores strategies for addressing feelings of loneliness within online learning-related contexts in higher education. This discussion will be particularly relevant for educators and students from historically marginalized populations. Originality/value This work focuses on the plight of community college students, a demographic that has not garnered enough attention in the educational research concerning this pandemic. In addition, this paper offers an account of loneliness that aligns with the political and ideological crisis of today and places it in conversation with Black feminist thought.

Collaborative Learning in Small Groups in an Online Course – A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mildrid Haugland ◽  
Katrine Aasekjaer ◽  
Ivar Rosenberg
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Individual Responsibility ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Master's Level ◽  
Pedagogical Approach ◽  
Working Processes ◽  
Flexible Organization

Abstract Background: The ability to learn collaboratively and work in teams is an essential competency in both educational and healthcare settings, and collaborative student activities are acknowledged as being an important part of the pedagogical approach in higher education and teaching. The course that was the focus of this research, a 15-ECTS-credit online course in the philosophy of science and methods, was offered online as part of 11 master’s-level health programmes at a university in Norway. Collaborative learning in combination with digital teaching tools, was the preferred pedagogical approach in the online course. The aim of the study was to explore, describe and discuss factors influencing small group learning in this online course.Methods: We performed a qualitative case study, collecting data through both individual and focus group interviews between February 2018 and May 2019 of master’s-level students who had participated in the online course. We performed six focus-group and 13 individual interviews, and a total of 30 master’s students participated in the study. Data were analysed using content analysis.Results: The results showed that three different processes were used to facilitate completion of students’ course assignments and learning outcomes. These three working processes were not dynamic, with different groups changing working processes throughout the course, but static and constant. The names of the different working processes reflect the main characteristics of each one: 1. joint responsibility – flexible organization; 2. individual responsibility – flexible organization; and 3. individual responsibility – unorganized.Conclusions: Planning online learning requires a focus on how students collaborate and learn online, so that they can gain in-depth knowledge and understanding. This study shows that even if contextual factors are the same (e.g., group size, relevant assignments, and student autonomy in terms of group organization), the way in which students collaborate and work together differs. Although the identified working processes promoted collaboration and learning, the first process (joint responsibility, with flexible organization) was the only working process found to promote in-depth learning. Future online teaching might require an even stronger focus on students’ internal motivation for learning and the importance of teacher presence and teachers’ ability to facilitate online learning.

Competencies and preferences of online psycho-education for caregivers of transition-aged autistic youth

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hung Jen Kuo ◽  
Jina Chun ◽  
Gloria Lee ◽  
Sarah Curtiss
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Synchronous Mode ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Living Skills

PurposeThe need for more accessible services is apparent and has become more urgent due to the pandemic, COVID-19. While online psycho-education exists, its feasibility is rarely tested. This study explored the online learning experiences and technology competencies of caregivers of transition-aged autistic youth. Their preferred online transition-related training topics were also explored.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative survey was developed based on the review of related literature. The survey was distributed to caregivers of autistic children in the USA.FindingsResults showed that these caregivers are open to online learning (84%) while preferring asynchronous (74.6%) over synchronous mode (12%). The highest-rated topics include life/independent living skills, employment and social and community involvement.Originality/valueThis paper presented valuable information for researchers and educators who are interested in developing online learning programs for the caregivers of autistic children.

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