jw144773 on Oct 22nd 2015 Homework
Title:
Comparing dropouts and persistence in E-learning courses
APA Citation:
Levy, Y. (2007). Comparing Dropouts and Persistence in E-learning. Computers & Education, 48(2), 185-204
Research Question:
Why do students attending e–learning courses dropout at substantially higher rates than their counterparts in on-campus courses?
Methodology:
Several studies were conducted in regard to dropouts from on-campus and “distance” education courses. The study proposes a clear and precise definition of dropout from academic courses in the context of e–learning courses. The researchers conducted various studies in the hopes to find an answer to the question of why students drop courses. The researchers found that students attending e–learning courses dropout at substantially higher rates than their counterparts in on-campus courses. Realizing there had to be a reason or flaw in the system they began to dig deeper. The study explores two main ideas: academic focus of control; & students’ satisfaction with e–learning. Their results prove that students’ satisfaction with e–learning is a key indicator in students’ decision to dropout from e–learning courses. I found it interesting that dropout students or “non-completers” reported to have significantly lower satisfaction with e–learning than students who successfully completed “completers” the same e–learning courses. This shows that students who finshed the entire course had better things to say in regard to the technologies.
Extent to which this article takes a social informatics approach to the research study:
Given that Social informatics is the study of communication and information tools in cultural or institutional concepts, this idea directly links to the journal article that i have chosen to blog about. The author, Yair Levy, has put together multiple pieces on learning enviroments and e learning atmospheres so the information he has came up with is deffinately a reputable resource. This study deffinately applies to the social informatics methods of studying E-Learning systems.
a.ahmed on Oct 22nd 2015 Homework
APA CITAION: Khan, Shahadat Hossain. “A Model for Integrating ICT into Teacher Training Programs in Bangladesh Based on TPCK.” International Journal of Education and Development Using Information and Communication Technology 10.3 (2014): 21-31. Web.
Methodology: The author used Descriptive Qualitative methodology for his research.
The journal article is about ICT use in the educational sectors in developing countries like Bangladesh and why it is important for those countries to merge into a technology based education system. We are living in an age of information technology. Information technology is the most important aspect in today’s world. We can’t really do anything without information technology. So we have to know how to operate the machines and technological aspects to keep ourselves on track in the fast paced world. There is no second choice in this regard. The developed countries like USA, Canada, UK, Australia etc. took great initiatives to train their population on ICT. The educational system on those countries are using technology based teaching and improving in a large scale.
The problem is with the developing countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal etc. All though they have started using technology based education system, they are way behind comparing to the developed countries. They have many problem, funding is one of them. If you want to merge a system to another, you have might face some difficulties. Proper funding is one of them. Again without the technology based education, social and economic improvement is almost impossible. So basically the author focused on the importance of ICT based education system and how the developing countries can merge into an ICT based education system.
jw144773 on Oct 22nd 2015 In-Class Activities
Do students prefer e-learning on a mobile application or desktop view?
Why do students prefer desktops over mobile when participating in E-learning online systems?
Leo K on Oct 22nd 2015 In-Class Activities
Research quetsion pertainig to Blackboard / Course management system
- Why Blackboard features are not fully utilized by professors / students to establish a content rich learning environment.
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jw144773 on Oct 22nd 2015 In-Class Activities
Levy, Y. (2007). Comparing Dropouts and Persistence in E-learning. Computers & Education, 48(2), 185-204
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Damla on Oct 22nd 2015 In-Class Activities
How can developers better enhance the usability of CUNYPortal for students?
Damla on Oct 22nd 2015 In-Class Activities
Brantley, Steve, Annie Armstrong, and Krystal M. Lewis. “Usability Testing Of A Customizable Library Web Portal.” College & Research Libraries 67.2 (2006): 146-163. Web of Science. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
Cited 12 times!
r.kim1 on Oct 22nd 2015 In-Class Activities
Mun, Y. Yi, and Yujong Hwang. “Predicting the use of web-based information systems: self-efficacy, enjoyment, learning goal orientation, and the technology acceptance model.” International journal of human-computer studies 59.4 (2003): 431-449.
Cited 238 times
ds138987 on Oct 22nd 2015 In-Class Activities
Values
Organization
Clarity
Efficiency
Security
Academic integrity
Familiarity
Interactive
Accessibility
Convenience
Norms
Fully functional
Customer support
Will use it
Persistence
Continuous updates
Do homework
Take quizzes
Use study guides
Won’t cheat
Leo K on Oct 22nd 2015 In-Class Activities
Values:
- etiquette
- courtesy
- security
- time
- fairness / plagiarism
- rules
- will to learn
- curiosity
- agreed upon standards
Norms:
- proper communication with professor / faculty / students
- when posting content / comments be detailed enough to get your point across (don’t leave people in the dark)
- be polite when leaving feedback and comments
- no inappropriate content / spam
- keep track of your progress so you don’t miss anything
- explore the options of the system for familiarity
- be aware of copyright material
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