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Emotion, Learning and the Online Learning Environment
(2008-06-20)
In spite of evidence that more and more students are engaging in online learning experiences (Alan & Seaman, 2006), clarity about the transition to a new learning environment is still at arm’s length (Cleveland-Innes, ...
Assessing the Quality of K-12 Online Content: A sample assessment rubric
(2008-05-30)
What factors create an effective online course from a “content” point of view? This session will highlight the assessment criteria and the review process that was used to review the content of K-12 online learning tools ...
Using 3D Virtual Worlds: Engaging Learners and Providing Social Support
(2008-02-15)
Demonstrating how an avatar-based 3-D learning environment can more fully engage learners in their online educational experience, the volunteer team of developers from Athabasca University will showcase a prototype of a ...
Problems and Little Victories in Transcript Analysis
(2008-03-01)
While computer-mediated communications (CMC) is increasingly common in online teaching, research intended to show how CMC works, and what makes it effective, has been plagued by some persistent problems. These include ...
Community of Inquiry Framework: Validation and Instrument Development
(2008-02-29)
Since its publication in The Internet and Higher Education, Garrison, Anderson, and Archer’s (2000) Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework has generated substantial interest among online learning researchers. This presentation ...