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Shifting Teaching and Learning in Online Learning Spaces: An Investigation of a Faculty Online Teaching and Learning Initiative

We examined the adoption of online teaching strategies by faculty members at a large midwestern research university who participated in a year-long learning community. The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to investigate changes in teaching approaches resulting from a year-long e-learning professional development initiative; and 2) to understand the perceptions of factors that […]

Seamless And Multi-Screen Compatible: 7 Ways Offline Learning Apps Offer Your External Partners Anytime, Anywhere Learning Support

Remote sales teams, franchisees, eLearning content providers, and other members of your extended enterprise should have 24/7 access to online training tools. Namely, support resources that can help them align their work practices with your brand and learn about the latest products, as well as evaluate their own areas for improvement so that they can […]

Solidifying a Place for Esports in the Classroom

There’s no denying the popularity of the global, billion-dollar esports industry. The number of frequent esports viewers is projected to reach 297 million in 2022, more than five times the number in 2012, according to Statista. The numbers are even higher when occasional viewers are factored in, bringing the total number of projected viewers to 644 million. […]

Distance Education Insights, and Resources

Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic What do we gain and what do we lose when classrooms go virtual? Scientific America USDLA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information  In cooperation with state and local authorities we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation, in Nashville and we will let you know if circumstances warrant any changes. Feel free to access […]

Instructional Technology in Graduate Psychology Distance Education: Trends and Student Preferences

Although distance education continues to expand in postsecondary institutions, little research regarding distance education methodology in applied graduate psychology programs is currently available. This exploratory study examined technology, resources, and instructional components in graduate school psychology distance courses. The results indicated that Blackboard and Skype were the most frequently utilized technology components in both online […]

Student-Inspired Optimal Design of Online Learning for Generation Z

This article identifies factors that help Generation Z students succeed in a fully online learning environment for communication skills. Out of a diverse number of learner characteristics, the learners’ home institutions significantly impacted their preference for instructional delivery modality. The participants described a flexible schedule and instant access as the best features of a fully online […]

Augmented Reality Plant & Animal Cells: Design and Evaluation of an Educational Augmented Reality Application

In this paper, we present a usability evaluation of a custom AR educational tool designed to improve students’ understanding of the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells. We argue that the design of the Augmented Reality Plant & Animal Cells (ARPAC) tool promotes a self-driven approach to learning by presenting textbook content as […]

User Characteristics, Trait vs. State Immersion, and Presence in a First-Person Virtual World

Virtual reality and virtual worlds (VWs) are powerful technologies currently helping to define the digital world. These technologies are characterized by user control, immersion, and a sense of presence or “being there.” They have been examined from a variety of theoretical perspectives, technical and user variables, and psychological approaches. The purpose of this study was […]

A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of a Teaching Presence Instrument in an Online Computer Applications Course

Academic research has consistently shown effective teacher presence to be a significant factor in stu-dent satisfaction, engagement, perceived learning, and sense of community. The need for effective teaching presence remains of significant importance, particularly with the vast growth of online courses and online degree programs. It is, therefore, also necessary to evaluate the instruments used […]

A New Spin on Quality: Broadening Online Course Reviews Through Coaching and Slow Thinking

Many faculty struggle with designing and teaching online courses. Classic standardized course review models, such as the ones developed by Quality Matters (QM), are valuable tools, yet they often enforce rigid standards and lead to time-intensive course reviews. This paper offers a new solution as two faculty ask, “What would happen if an online course […]

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