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23 mars 2016

Peer feedback to facilitate project-based learning in an online environment

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningThere has been limited research examining the pedagogical benefits of peer feedback for facilitating project-based learning in an online environment. Using a mixed method approach, this paper examines graduate students’ participation and perceptions of peer feedback activity that supports project-based learning in an online instructional design course. More...

23 mars 2016

Online interaction in higher education: Is there evidence of diminishing returns?

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningOnline interaction is considered to be a key aspect of effective e-learning and improved academic achievement. However, few studies have examined how effectiveness varies with the degree of interaction intensity. Using data for 17,090 students from three Catalan universities, in this paper we study the productivity associated with five different levels of interaction intensity in learning. More...

23 mars 2016

Learning needs analysis of collaborative e-classes in semi-formal settings: The REVIT example

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningAnalysis, the first phase of the typical instructional design process, is often downplayed. This paper focuses on the analysis concerning a series of e-courses for collaborative adult education in semi-formal settings by reporting and generalizing results from the REVIT project. More...

23 mars 2016

Using a design-based research study to identify principles for training instructors to teach online

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningWithin the overall framework of design-based research, this paper reports on a study that focused on evaluating an online training course for online instructors. This intervention was designed as a possible solution to the problem facing some higher education institutions of how to provide quality, accessible training for mostly part-time instructors who are making the transition to teaching online. More...

23 mars 2016

Online social media applications for constructivism and observational learning

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningWeb 2.0 technologies have a range of possibilities for fostering constructivist learning and observational learning. This is due to the available applications which allow for synchronous and asynchronous interaction and the sharing of knowledge between users. Web 2.0 tools include online social media applications which have potential pedagogical benefits. More...

23 mars 2016

Improved fuzzy modelling to predict the academic performance of distance education students

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningIt is essential to predict distance education students’ year-end academic performance early during the course of the semester and to take precautions using such prediction-based information. This will, in particular, help enhance their academic performance and, therefore, improve the overall educational quality. More...

23 mars 2016

Institutional level identity control strategies in the distance education environment: A survey of administrative staff

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningPhysical separation of students and instructors creates the gap of anonymity and limited control over the remote learning environment. The ability of academic institutions to authenticate students and validate authorship of academic work at various points during a course is necessary for preserving not only perceived credibility but also public safety. More...

23 mars 2016

Security risks and protection in online learning: A survey

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningThis paper describes a survey of online learning which attempts to determine online learning providers’ awareness of potential security risks and the protection measures that will diminish them. The authors use a combination of two methods: blog mining and a traditional literature search. The findings indicate that, while scholars have identified diverse security risks and have proposed solutions to mitigate the security threats in online learning, bloggers have not discussed security in online learning with great frequency. More...

23 mars 2016

Tremplin Carrière 2016

23 mars 2016

Factors influencing students’ acceptance of m-learning: An investigation in higher education

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed LearningM-learning will play an increasingly significant role in the development of teaching and learning methods for higher education. However, the successful implementation of m-learning in higher education will be based on users’ acceptance of this technology. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to study the factors that affect university students’ intentions to accept m-learning. More...

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