…were Asian) at three institutions to answer the following research questions: How does Asian students’ perception of social presence correlate with their perceived interaction in online discussions? With their perceived…
Andrea Henne, dean of online and distributed learning in the San Diego Community College District, recommends creating online courses composed of modules—discrete, self-contained learning experiences—and uses a course development method…
…in met deadlines Submitted quality work or made high-quality contributions to the group Completed a fair share of the group’s work Cooperated and communicated with other group members, sharing information…
The midwife is still my favorite metaphor for teaching. I don’t think there’s a metaphor that more aptly captures the complexity, power, and richness of the dynamic relationship between teachers,…
…here that previous research, including this study, offers conclusive results. When students cram, the information is stored in short-term memory and information stored there doesn’t stay there long. The results…
Most higher education institutions are not organized to encourage, support, and reward collaboration. Yet, collaboration—across disciplines, functional units, institutions, and organizations—is a highly effective way of dealing with complex issues….
…school truly committed to do what it takes to attract and support these students through degree completion? The adult degree completion market offers a growing and potentially lucrative opportunity for…
…done by students for themselves—the old comparison between the student as container and the student as plant. A middle ground, which seems closer to reality than either of these theoretical…
