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Teaching in Graduate Distance Education: Perspectives on Evaluating Faculty Engagement Strategies.

To mitigate the effects of transactional distance, it is incumbent upon online instructors to intentionally and thoughtfully incorporate and implement strategies that will create a successful learning environment, keep learners motivated, and provide a rewarding learning experience where learners feel supported, valued and connected. The authors, both of whom are long-standing faculty coaches and instructors […]

Impact of a Portfolio Program on Self-Assessment Skills Involving General Longitudinal Outcomes

Self-assessment is important in student and professional development. This study evaluated the impact of a structured electronic portfolio program that provided primarily global feedback on pharmacy students’ self-assessment skills related to five general outcomes over a two-year period. The self-assessed outcomes, common to many academic programs, were communication/cultural competence, critical thinking/problem solving, evidence-based practice, professionalism/leadership, […]

Does Online Learning Work In Any Field? Researchers Tested Outcomes In An Online Public Speaking Course

Ten years ago, many educators believed online courses would be as effective as face-to-face (FTF) courses. Those attitudes have melted and few people still believe that online learning is less effective than learning in a traditional classroom. But pockets of skepticism remain—especially in certain areas of study. One of these is public speaking. Many universities […]

On Paper Or On Screen? A Study On The Perceptions Of Digital Tests In Higher Education

This paper explores the potentialities and limitations of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) compared to traditional Paper-Based Testing (PBT). The aim is to verify whether, and to what extent, an electronic mode of assessment can become a suitable alternative to PBT, allowing the evaluation process to be managed more efficiently, especially within large higher education classes. The […]

The Effective Interaction Between Assessment and Technologies: Findings From A Systematic Review

Assessment is a widely discussed topic in educational research, due to its key role in learning processes. An emerging theme in the current debate is the need to adopt approaches more consistent with the pedagogical, cultural and technological developments concerning and determining teaching and learning activities. In this context, the interest in the relationship between […]

Learning Science for All

spent millions of dollars developing tools to help instructors improve their teaching. Now other institutions are invited to use them, too. Inside Higher Ed

Assuring Student Satisfaction of Online Education: A Search for Core Course Design Elements

This study investigated to determine the online course design elements that are associated with student online course satisfaction. A total of 90 online courses were reviewed, using the course checklist based on the Quality Matters rubric. The results show that course structure and layout were inconsistent across courses within a program or department, and several […]

Download Report: 2019 The Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE): Behind the Numbers

2019 The Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE): Behind the Numbers This report is the continuation of a multi-year study by QM and Eduventures to examine the changing landscape of online education, provide results to those who can use them and help those involved with online education place their institution within a broader context and possibly influence strategic decisions […]

9 things educators should consider before pursuing online assessments

Even in today’s tech-heavy environment, moving to online assessments is not a given. This was the central message of a recent webinar hosted by edWeb.net and led by Glenn Robbins, superintendent of Tabernacle Township School District in New Jersey, and Donna Wright, director of schools for Wilson County Schools in Tennessee. edscoop

An Investigation of the Relationship Between Grades and Learning Modes in an Introductory Research Methods Course

Education researchers have conducted studies on the relationship of learning mode to student performance, but few studies have evaluated pass rate, grade distribution and student withdrawal rate in an introductory research methods course. In this study, researchers examined 2,097 student grades from the 2015-2016 academic year to determine if such a relationship existed. In this […]

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