Quarterly Review of Distance Education
2008 Volume 9, Number 1
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 7
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Problem-Based Learning in Online Environments
Yun-Jo An & Charles M. Reigeluth
This study examined 3 graduate-level online courses that utilized problem-based learning (PBL), considering each course as a case. Beyond describing how PBL was implemented in each case, this study... More
pp. 1-16
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Using Online Concept Mapping with Peer Learning to Enhance Concept Application
Shujen L. Chang & Yegmin Chang
This study used an online concept mapping activity (CMA) featuring peer learning to enhance learning achievement in concept application. Ninety-seven graduate students participated in this study.... More
pp. 17-27
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Getting It Right Gradually: An Iterative Method for Online Instruction Development
Douglas A. Kranch
Distance education course designers working alone often do not have the luxury of fully developing their instruction before releasing their courses to students. The Individual Iterative... More
pp. 29-34
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The Construction of Knowledge through Social Interaction via Computer-Mediated Communication
Tuncay Saritas
With the advance in information and communication technologies, computer-mediated communication--more specifically computer conferencing systems (CCS)--has captured the interest of educators as an ... More
pp. 35-49
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The Self-Reported Impact of Graduate Program Completion on the Careers and Plans of Graduates
Patrick J. Fahy, Bob Spencer & Tara Halinski
The Centre for Distance Education, Athabasca University, commenced a survey of all graduates of its two programs, the master of distance education (MDE) degree, and the graduate diploma (GD) in... More
pp. 51-71
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Perceptions of Satisfaction and Deeper Learning in an Online Course
Leah E. Wickersham & Patricia McGee
This action research case study examines evidence of deeper learning principles as purposefully designed and evidenced in an online course and corroborated by the Distance Education Learning... More
pp. 73-83
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Training of Distance Education Tutors at Wawasan Open University: One Semester Later
Wai-Kong Ng & Sow-Lai Kong
With a revised protocol for interviewing new tutors, Wawasan Open University (WOU) has continued its tutor training program for the second semester of operations. Having experienced working with... More
pp. 85-96