Choonhapong Thaiupathump,Ph.D., Instructor, Computer Science Department, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University
John Bourne, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University
J. Olin Campbell, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Brigham Young University
The ALN Center, Vanderbilt University
This research investigated the effects of applying intelligent agent techniques to an online learning environment. The knowbots (or Knowledge Robots) created for the research were intelligent software agents that automated the repetitive tasks of human facilitators in a series of online workshops. The study specifically captured experimental results of using...
Dr. Robert N. Diotalevi, Esq., LL.M., Director of Legal Studies, The College of West Virginia
With advanced technology come new legal issues. The age of information has given rise to greater concerns about copyright legalities. As new interpretations emerge from Congress as well as the courts, these thorny matters will be at the forefront. Copyright law ultimately affects anyone interested in higher education. Today the Internet,...
Bart P. Beaudin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Adult Education, Colorado State University
The purpose of this research was to identify various techniques recommended and used by online instructors for keeping online learners on topic during asynchronous discussion and to identify what factors affected selection. A thirty-seven item online questionnaire was developed and completed by 135 online instructors subscribing to an international...
Melody M. Thompson, D.Ed., Assistant Director, Penn State World Campus
Jean W. McGrath, M.Ed., Director of Student Services, Penn State World Campus
The most obvious factor influencing students’ satisfaction with distance learning is convenience of access. While ALNs clearly can provide convenient access to educational content, how do they measure up in terms of access to the broader range of elements that make up a "complete" educational experience? Within traditional education, a complete...
Juan R. Pimentel, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kettering University
The theory of experiential learning is briefly reviewed and a model of the learning process is presented. The paper then discusses and characterizes a virtual learning environment and its relationship to experiential learning and learning styles. An approach for designing virtual learning environments is presented taking into account the technology...
Mark H. Rossman, Ed.D., Capella University
At Capella University online courses are offered using an asynchronous learner discussion forum. At the conclusion of each course, learners are requested to complete and electronically submit a course evaluation form. A document analysis of more than 3000 course evaluations from 154 courses conducted during the past 11 quarters was conducted....
Dr. Scott B. Wegner, Associate Professor, Southwest Missouri State University
Dr. Ken C. Holloway, Assistant Professor, Southwest Missouri State University
Edwin M. Garton, Graduate Student, Southwest Missouri State University
The practice of using technology to deliver coursework in higher education has seen a veritable explosion. The use of technology has not only created new opportunities within the traditional classroom but has also served to expand learning experiences beyond the popular notion of "classroom." Indeed, "distance learning," especially utilization of...
