Use Patterns of Visual Cues in Computer-Mediated Communication

Doris U. Bolliger

Quarterly Review of Distance Education Vol. 10, No. 2 (2009) pp. 95–108

Communication in the virtual environment can be challenging for participants because it lacks physical presence and nonverbal elements. Participants may have difficulties expressing their intentions and emotions in a primarily text-based course....

Key Factors for Determining Student Satisfaction in Online Courses

Doris U. Bolliger

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 3, No. 1 (2004) pp. 61–67

The purpose of this study was to investigate key factors influencing student satisfaction with online courses. The Biner instrument (1993) was modified to accommodate questions relating to online courses. One-hundred five respondents out of a sample ...

Topics: Distance Education, survey, Educational Technology, Physical Education, Research Methods

Trends in the Instructional Design and Delivery in the Online Environment: A Case Study

Doris U. Bolliger; Oksana Wasilik

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 1492–1502

Four graduate-level online courses delivered by the same instructor over a14-semester time period were analyzed to determine how available resources in the course management system were used to support instructional events and strategies and how the ...

Factors Influencing Faculty Satisfaction with Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Doris U. Bolliger; Oksana Wasilik

Distance Education Vol. 30, No. 1 (May 2009) pp. 103–116

Faculty satisfaction is considered an important factor of quality in online courses. A study was conducted to identify and confirm factors affecting the satisfaction of online faculty at a small research university, and to develop and validate an...

Faculty satisfaction in the online environment: An institutional study

Oksana Wasilik; Doris U. Bolliger

Internet and Higher Education Vol. 12, No. 3 (December 2009) pp. 173–178

A study of online faculty satisfaction was conducted at a public research university in the United States. Overall level of online faculty satisfaction at the institution, major concerns and motivating factors associated with online faculty...

Language: English

Interactive Multimedia: Student Perceptions Based on Individual Learning Styles

Supawan Supanakorn; Doris U Bolliger

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 5450–5453

The purpose of the presentation is twofold: (1) Researchers will share results of their work on developing and evaluating online interactive tutorials (simulations and demonstrations) for implementation in undergraduate education. The study will...

Online Student Perceptions of Engagement, Transactional Distance, and Outcomes

Doris U. Bolliger; Colleen Halupa

Distance Education Vol. 39, No. 3 (2018) pp. 299–316

This study explores student perceptions of engagement, transactional distance, and outcomes in online courses. Researchers also investigated linkages between these elements. Data were collected from students enrolled in online courses at three...

Student Perceptions of Satisfaction and Anxiety in an Online Doctoral Program

Doris U. Bolliger; Colleen Halupa

Distance Education Vol. 33, No. 1 (2012) pp. 81–98

Eighty-four students in an online health education doctoral program taking the first course in the program over one year (four quarters) were surveyed in regards to their computer, Internet, and online course anxiety, and overall course satisfaction....

Student Satisfaction in Large Undergraduate Online Courses

Doris U. Bolliger; Oksana Wasilik

Quarterly Review of Distance Education Vol. 13, No. 3 (2012) pp. 153–165

Researchers investigated perceived satisfaction of undergraduate students with high-enrollment online course sections at a research-intensive university. A modified survey instrument was administered to all undergraduate students enrolled in 2...

Engagement Matters: Student Perceptions on the Importance of Engagement Strategies in the Online Learning Environment

Florence Martin; Doris U. Bolliger

Online Learning Vol. 22, No. 1 (2018) pp. 205–222

Student engagement increases student satisfaction, enhances student motivation to learn, reduces the sense of isolation, and improves student performance in online courses. This survey-based research study examines student perception on various...

A preliminary evaluation of instructional effectiveness of online training implemented at a government agency in Thailand

Supawan Supanakorn-Davila; Doris U. Bolliger

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 11, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 73–94

Online training has become popular in the professional development of government employees in Thailand. One large government agency developed an online program to provide training to its employees across the country using two systems: an Internet...

Active Learning in the Online Environment: The Integration of Student-Generated Audio Files

Doris U. Bolliger; David Des Armier

Active Learning in Higher Education Vol. 14, No. 3 (November 2013) pp. 201–211

Educators have integrated instructor-produced audio files in a variety of settings and environments for purposes such as content presentation, lecture reviews, student feedback, and so forth. Few instructors, however, require students to produce...

Student Satisfaction with Online Courses Based on Personality Type

Doris U. Bolliger; Maria D. Avgerinou

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 2523–2522

Researchers are currently in the process of investigating levels of satisfaction of online learners at a midwestern university. The data collection has been completed in two of the four courses. It is the purpose of the study to investigate effects...

Towards Understanding International Graduate Student Isolation in Traditional and Online Environments

Elizabeth A. Erichsen; Doris U. Bolliger

Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 59, No. 3 (June 2011) pp. 309–326

A mixed-methodology approach was employed to gain a better understanding of international graduate students' perceptions of academic and social isolation, both in traditional and online environments, to see if these differ, and to explore...

Instructor and adult learner perceptions of the use of Internet-enabled devices in residential outdoor education programs

Doris U. Bolliger; Craig E. Shepherd

British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 49, No. 1 (January 2018) pp. 78–87

As more adults frequent wilderness areas, they bring Internet-enabled devices (e.g., smart phones, tablets) with them. This study focuses on adults' perceptions of these devices in relation to desired outdoor learning experiences. Specifically,...

Managing Communication and Professional Development in Online Graduate Programs with Electronic Portfolios

Craig E. Shepherd; Doris U. Bolliger

Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration Vol. 17, No. 2

Four years ago, two online graduate programs at a mid-size university in the western United States implemented ePortfolios to foster communication and connectedness among students and faculty, develop community that extends beyond course boundaries, ...

Topics: Professional Development, Communication, Faculty, Portfolios, Administrators

The effects of electronic portfolio tools on online students' perceived support and cognitive load

Craig E. Shepherd; Doris U. Bolliger

Internet and Higher Education Vol. 14, No. 3 (July 2011) pp. 142–149

Although distance educators are adopting electronic portfolios (eportfolios) for purposes of assessment and collaboration, some researchers question their utility in these venues. In a setting where feelings of isolation and attrition are high, this ...

Language: English

Student Motivation and Satisfaction with the Use of Podcasts in Online Courses

Supawan Supanakorn; Doris U. Bolliger; Christi Boggs

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) p. 4083

The integration of multimedia technology into a totally online course is becoming more common in higher education. The use of multimedia instructional material may help learners feel more connected in an online environment. Podcasts are increasingly ...

Impact of podcasting on student motivation in the online learning environment

Doris U. Bolliger; Supawan Supanakorn; Christine Boggs

Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 2 (September 2010) pp. 714–722

Researchers investigated the impact of podcasting on student motivation in the online environment during fall 2008 and spring 2009. Data were collected from students enrolled in fourteen online courses at a research university in the United States....

Language: English

An Investigation of Mobile Technologies and Web 2.0 Tools Use in Outdoor Education Programs

Doris U. Bolliger; Craig E. Shepherd

Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership Vol. 9, No. 2 (2017) pp. 181–196

This study examined how instructors and learners in residential outdoor education programs utilized mobile technologies and Web 2.0 applications. Twenty semistructured interviews were conducted with instructors, support staff, and administrators at...

Student Satisfaction with Graduate Supervision in Doctoral Programs Primarily Delivered in Distance Education Settings

Elizabeth Anne Erichsen; Doris U. Bolliger; Colleen Halupa

Studies in Higher Education Vol. 39, No. 2 (2014) pp. 321–338

There are no universal, precise, or explicit criteria for completing a doctoral degree successfully. Researchers and practitioners have pointed out how difficult and time consuming the supervision of graduate student research can be. When students...

Topics: Gender

Development and Validation of the Online Instructor Satisfaction Measure (OISM)

Doris U. Bolliger; Fethi A. Inan; Oksana Wasilik

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 2 pp. 183–195

The purpose of this study was to develop a self-reported measure of instructor satisfaction within the context of teaching in the online environment and to validate the instrument's psychometric properties. Upon conducting an expert panel...

Preparing Teachers for Online Instruction with a Graduate Certificate Program

Craig E. Shepherd; Doris U. Bolliger; Tonia A. Dousay; Kay Persichitte

TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 60, No. 1 (2016) pp. 41–47

Online education for K-12 students has grown rapidly over the past decade. Approximately four million K-12 students enroll in one or more online courses each year. Because online learning is expanding into K-12 settings, teacher education programs...