Enhancing Electrical Troubleshooting Skills in a Computer-Coached Practice Environment

Scott D. Johnson

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 3, No. 3 (1993) pp. 199–214

This study examines the effect of the "Technical Troubleshooting Tutor," a computer-coached training program, on aircraft electrical system troubleshooting. Performance ability differences between control groups are noted, and troubleshooting models ...

Learning Technological Concepts and Developing Intellectual Skills

Scott D. Johnson

International Journal of Technology and Design Education Vol. 7, No. 1 (1997) pp. 161–80

Discusses problems that educators face in attempting to emphasize high-level cognitive skills in their curriculum. Identifies four elements of informal learning that guide the creation of these skills, through a comparison of the characteristics of...

Relationship between Students' Emotional Intelligence, Social Bond, and Interactions in Online Learning

Heeyoung Han; Scott D. Johnson

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 1 (2012) pp. 78–89

The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between students' emotional intelligence, social bond, and their interactions in an online learning environment. The research setting in this study was a 100% online master's degree...

Quality and Characteristics of Recent Research in Technology Education

Scott D. Johnson; Jenny Daugherty

Journal of Technology Education Vol. 20, No. 1 (2008) pp. 16–31

The focus of research in technology education has evolved throughout its history as the field changed from industrial arts to technology education (Spencer & Rogers, 2006). With the move to technology education, the field has begun to broaden its...

Issues in the Implementation of a Technological Innovation in Small Business Centers in Kenya

Jason Githeko; Scott D. Johnson

Journal of Industrial Teacher Education Vol. 35, No. 1 (1997) pp. 22–47

Case studies of the linking of four small business centers in technical institutes in Kenya by electronic bulletin boards identified barriers and problems to the implementation of electronic mail: interpersonal and organizational conflicts,...

The Design and Development of an Evaluation System for Online Instruction

Tim L. Wentling; Scott D. Johnson

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) pp. 1149–1154

With the growth in popularity of online instruction has also come the concern for accountability and the need to make adjustments and improvements in online programs. This paper describes the conceptualization and development of an evaluation...

Topics: Evaluation, Standards

Factors that Influence Students' Decision to Dropout of Online Courses

Pedro A. Willging; Scott D. Johnson

Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks Vol. 13, No. 3 (October 2009) pp. 115–127

Although there are many reasons why students dropout of college courses, those reasons may be unique for students who are enrolled in an online program. Issues of isolation, disconnectedness, and technological problems may be factors that influence...

An Instructional Strategy Framework for Online Learning Environments

Scott D. Johnson; Steven R. Aragon

New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education Vol. 100 (2003) pp. 31–43

The rapid growth of Web-based instruction has raised many questions about the quality of online courses. This chapter presents a conceptual framework that can guide the development of online courses by providing a holistic perspective on online...

Phases and Patterns of Group Development in Virtual Learning Teams

Seung Won Yoon; Scott D. Johnson

Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 56, No. 5 (December 2008) pp. 595–618

With the advancement of Internet communication technologies, distributed work groups have great potential for remote collaboration and use of collective knowledge. Adopting the Complex Adaptive System (CAS) perspective (McGrath, Arrow, & Berdhal, ...

The Effect of Context-Based Video Instruction on Learning and Motivation in Online Courses

Hee Jun Choi; Scott D. Johnson

American Journal of Distance Education Vol. 19, No. 4 (2005) pp. 215–227

The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential of a constructivist approach to context-based video instruction for enhancing learning. To achieve this purpose, the authors examined whether video-based instruction that was developed using ...

A Critical Test of Temporal and Spatial Accuracy of the Tobii T60XL Eye Tracker

James D. Morgante; Rahman Zolfaghari; Scott P. Johnson

Infancy Vol. 17, No. 1 (2012) pp. 9–32

Infant eye tracking is becoming increasingly popular for its presumed precision relative to traditional looking time paradigms and potential to yield new insights into developmental processes. However, there is strong reason to suspect that the...

Comparative Analysis of Learner Satisfaction and Learning Outcomes in Online and Face-to-Face Learning Environments

Scott D. Johnson; Steven R. Aragon; Najmuddin Shaik

Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 11, No. 1 (2000) pp. 29–49

This empirical study compared a graduate online course with an equivalent course taught in a traditional face-to-face format on a variety of outcome measures. Comparisons included student ratings of instructor and course quality; assessment of...

Topics: Learning Outcomes, Students, Instructional Design, Assessment

The Influence of Online Teaching on Face-to-Face Teaching Practices

Norma I. Scagnoli; Lydia P. Buki; Scott D. Johnson

Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks Vol. 13, No. 2 (August 2009) pp. 115–128

The integration of online technologies in educational practice is rendering new opportunities for teaching and learning. It is known that instructors who have taught fully online courses have acquired new skills and have had the opportunity to...

Forces Driving Organizational Change: A Business School Perspective

Bruce H. Kemelgor; Scott D. Johnson; S Srinivasan

Journal of Education for Business Vol. 75, No. 3 (2000) pp. 133–37

Business school deans (n=311) rated the present and future importance of organizational change factors. Highly rated were student recruitment, multimedia classrooms, and instructional use of the Internet. Public institutions' deans expected distance ...

Achievement in Online and Campus-Based Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses

Angela D. Benson; Scott D. Johnson; Gail D. Taylor; Tod Treat; Olga N. Shinkareva; John Duncan

Community College Journal of Research and Practice Vol. 29, No. 5 (June 2005) pp. 369–394

Community colleges are actively involved in distance-learning programs in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Over 76% of community colleges offer some form of distance learning in CTE. Over the years, only a few isolated studies have compared the ...

Community College Participation in Distance Learning for Career and Technical Education

Angela D. Benson; Scott D. Johnson; John Duncan; Olga N. Shinkareva; Gail D. Taylor; Tod Treat

Community College Journal of Research and Practice Vol. 32, No. 9 (September 2008) pp. 665–687

This article presents the results of a national study of distance learning in postsecondary career and technical education (CTE). The main purpose of this study was to identify the current status and future trends associated with distance learning...

Teaching Skill-Based Courses at a Distance

Scott D. Johnson; Angela D. Benson; John Duncan; Olga N. Shinkareva; Gail D. Taylor; Tod Treat

Community College Journal Vol. 75, No. 2 (2004) pp. 9–13

Community colleges have played a key role in connecting high school tech prep, industry training, and baccalaureate education. As an institution of higher education known for its adaptability and willingness to provide customized training, the...

Internet-Based Learning in Postsecondary Career and Technical Education

Scott D. Johnson; Angela D. Benson; John Duncan; Olga N. Shinkareva; Gail Diane Taylor; Tod Treat

Journal of Vocational Education Research Vol. 29, No. 2 (2004) pp. 101–119

This article presents the results of a national study of distance learning in postsecondary career and technical education (CTE). The main purpose of this study was to identify the current status and future trends associated with distance learning...

Online and Campus-Based CTE Courses: What's the Difference?

Angela D. Benson; Scott D. Johnson; John R. Duncan; Olga N. Shinkareva; Gail D. Taylor; Tod Treat

Community College Journal Vol. 76, No. 2 (2005) pp. 12–14

A study funded by the National Research Center for Career and Technical Education (Benson, Johnson, Taylor, Treat, Shinkareva, & Duncan, 2004) investigated the course structures and environments used for online career and technical education (CTE)...

Continuing Dental Education via an Interactive Video Network: Course Development, Implementation and Evaluation

Lynn A. Johnson; Margaret C. Lohman; Jamie D. Sharp; T Scott Krenz

Journal of Educational Media Vol. 25, No. 2 (2000) pp. 129–40

Describes the development of a continuing dental education program at the University of Iowa offered via the Iowa Communications Network. Discusses advantages of distance education, including lessening travel time and expense; interactive audio and...

Comparative Analysis of Online vs. Face-to-Face Instruction

Steven R. Aragon; Najmuddin Shaik; Nilda Palma-Rivas; Scott D. Johnson

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) pp. 581–586

This empirical study compared a graduate online course with an equivalent course taught in a traditional face-to-face format. Comparisons included student ratings of instructor and course quality; assessment of course interaction, structure, and...

Topics: Students, Learning Outcomes, Instructional Design, Assessment

Team development and group processes of virtual learning teams

Scott D Johnson; Chanidprapa Suriya; Seung Won Yoon; Jared V Berrett; Jason La Fleur

Computers & Education Vol. 39, No. 4 (2002) pp. 379–393

This study describes the community building process of virtual learning teams as they form, establish roles and group norms, and address conflict. Students enrolled in an HRD masters program taught entirely online were studied to determine (1) how...

Language: English

Literacy Clinics During COVID-19: Pivoting and Imagining the Future

Barbara Laster; Rebecca Rogers; Tiffany Gallagher; D. Beth Scott; Sheri Vasinda; Pelusa Orellana; Joan Rhodes; Theresa Deeney; Rachael Waller; Mary Hoch; Leslie Cavendish; Tammy Milby; Melinda Butler; Tracy Johnson; Shadrack Msengi; Cheryl Dozier; Shelly Huggins; Debra Gurvitz

Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 24, No. 1 (March 2024) pp. 69–94

Abstract Literacy clinics have a long history of providing supplemental assessment and instruction to students with literacy needs, but they were tested during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many pivoted from a face-to face format to three-way remote...