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Quarterly Review of Distance Education

2008 Volume 9, Number 1

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 7

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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

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