Cathy Cavanaugh uploaded “Barriers to Online Education in a Developing Country: The Case of Nepal. In Clark, T. & Barbour, M., Eds., Online and Distance Education in Schools: Global Perspectives on Policy and Practice. Stylus.” and 7 other papers

Many of these open access items are K-12 distance, online, and blended learning related.

Hi Michael, Cathy Cavanaugh uploaded papers on Academia.edu. Barriers to Online Education in a Developing Country: The Case of Nepal. In Clark, T. & Barbour, M., Eds., Online and Distance Education in Schools: Global Perspectives on Policy and Practice. Stylus. by Cathy Cavanaugh In many nations, e-learning for elementary and secondary students is seen as a solution to several educational problems, including crowded schools, shortages of secondary courses needed by remedial or accelerated students, lack of access to qualified teachers in a local school, and students who n… View PaperDownload Mobile Learning Transformation in a National Higher Education System by Cathy Cavanaugh This education transformation research synthesis focuses on the year encompassing planning and initial implementation of a mobile learning ecosystem throughout a country’s higher education system, examined through the lens of organizational congruence as the theory underpinning digital transforma… View PaperDownload Blended Education for Elementary and Secondary Students by Cathy Cavanaugh Every teacher constructs a unique learning environment for students. Cathy Cavanaugh explores how today’s teachers are successfully blending physical and virtual spaces in ways never before possible. View PaperDownload Research into K-12 Online & Blended Learning by Cathy Cavanaugh To truly understand K-12 online and blended learning research, you have to dig deeper into the components that make up K-12 online and blended learning. In other words, there are so many variations in design, instruction, facilitation, purpose, and content, no single study will answer everything … View PaperDownload K-12 Mobile Learning by Cathy Cavanaugh Mobile devices have been the focus of a push in many nations and internationally as part of efforts to achieve greater literacy and numeracy among students. Research has shown a strong link between Internet usage, the spread of broadband in a country, and its GDP. Those countries that are the hig… View PaperDownload Participation in the Virtual Environment of Blended College Courses: An Activity Study of Student Performance by Cathy Cavanaugh This paper describes a study of success factors in the introductory semester of liberal studies blended courses offered at the Bachelor of Science level. The influence of student participation in the online course environment was examined, as measured by the number of times students logged into t… View PaperDownload A Call to Action for Research in Digital Learning: Learning Without Limits of Time, Place, Path, Pace…or Evidence by Cathy Cavanaugh This essay is a call for rethinking our approach to research in digital learning. It plots a path founded in social trends and advances in education. A brief review of these trends and advances is followed by discussion of what flattened research might look like at scale. Scaling research in digi… View PaperDownload KILIMANJARO: ADVENTURE AND SERVICE LEARNING ABROAD Kilimanjaro: A Case of Meaningful Adventure and Service Learning Abroad by Cathy Cavanaugh This qualitative evaluation explored how female undergraduate students developed an understanding of themselves and the broader world as a result of an adventure and service learning experience in Tanzania, Africa. The project built upon theoretical frameworks regarding meaningful learning—active… View PaperDownload Thanks, The Academia.edu Team P.S. A study recently published in PLOS ONE found that papers uploaded to Academia.edu receive a 69% boost in citations over 5 years. See the study and data here.

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AERA 2017 – Examining the International Association for K–12 Online Learning (iNACOL) Standards for K–12 Online Course Design

The final session I’m blogging at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA) is:

Examining the International Association for K–12 Online Learning (iNACOL) Standards for K–12 Online Course Design

• In Event: Poster Session 17
  In Poster Session: 72.050-3 – Online Professional Development, Course Design, and Student Orientation

Mon, May 1, 2:15 to 3:45pm, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Ballroom Level, Hemisfair Ballroom 2

Abstract

Examining the iNACOL Standards for K-12 Online Course Design

Authors

• David Adelstein, Wayne State University
• Michael Kristopher Barbour, Touro University – California

You can review our poster at:

https://www.slideshare.net/mkb/aera-2017-examining-the-international-association-for-k12-online-learning-inacol-standards-for-k12-online-course-design

AERA 2017 – State of the Nation: K–12 e-Learning in Canada

The eleventh session I’m blogging at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA) is:

State of the Nation: K–12 e-Learning in Canada

• In Event: Roundtable Session 31
  In Roundtable Session: 69.056-17 – International Studies

Mon, May 1, 12:25 to 1:55pm, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Ballroom Level, Hemisfair Ballroom 1

Abstract

Current research in K-12 online learning in Canada has focused on defining distance learning and its current strengths and weaknesses. Yet, the proliferation of e-learning has led to the emergence of new instructional strategies and practices for teachers in online and onsite classrooms. For these emerging practices little is known empirically, only anecdotally, as research into these practices has been limited or nonexistent, particularly in Canada. In this session, you will discover that all provinces and territories in Canada have some level of K-12 online learning, while many have some form of regulation related to K-12 online learning. However, few provinces and territories have any regulations related to blended learning; and the level of blended learning activity varies between jurisdictions.

Authors

• Michael Kristopher Barbour, Touro University – California
• Randy LaBonte, Canadian E-Learning Network

As I was a part of this session, I didn’t take notes to be engaged in the participatory nature of the roundtable.  I do have the hand-out that I used for the session at:

https://www.academia.edu/32730285/Barbour_M._K._and_LaBonte_R._2017_April_._State_of_the_nation_K_12_e-learning_in_Canada._A_roundtable_presentation_at_the_annual_meeting_of_the_American_Educational_Research_Association_San_Antonio_TX

AERA 2017 – Virtual Schooling, Instructors’ Practices and Perceptions

The tenth session I’m blogging at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA) is:

Virtual Schooling, Instructors’ Practices and Perceptions

Mon, May 1, 12:25 to 1:55pm, Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Fourth Floor, Republic B

Session Type: Paper Session

Sub Unit

• SIG-Online Teaching and Learning

Chair

• Barbara Ellen Rowan, Pearson North America

Papers

Examining Perspectives of Faculty Regarding Online Program Community

Abstract

This study investigated faculty members’ perceptions of program community in online graduate programs. Few researchers have addressed community in online teaching and learning that extends beyond course community. This study used a quantitative survey developed by the presenters to ascertain perceptions among education and engineering faculty members at land-grant, research-extensive universities throughout the United States. This presentation reports the results of that survey and provides suggestions to further support program community in online graduate-level programs.

Authors

• Doris U. Bolliger, University of Wyoming
• Craig Erschel Shepherd, University of Wyoming
• H. Victoria Bryant, University of Wyoming

Motivational Profiles, Learning Satisfaction, and Learning Outcomes for K–12 Virtual School Students

Abstract

Given the increasing popularity of enrollment in K-12 online settings and the critical role of motivation in students’ learning success, it is necessary to students’ motivational profile and its relationship with online learning outcomes. This study aimed to identified motivational profiles of 466 high-school learners taking online language courses in a Midwestern virtual school, and examined the relationship between different profiles and online language learning outcomes. Using cluster analysis, we identified four motivational profiles (i.e., high quantity, good quality, poor quality, and low quantity). Students with more autonomous motivation (i.e., high quantity, good quality) showed positive results than controlled motivation (i.e., poor quality, low quantity).

Authors

• Yining Zhang, Michigan State University
• Chin-Hsi Lin, Michigan State University

Elementary Teachers’ Use of the Internet for Literacy Instruction and Professional Learning

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a study that examined Internet use by elementary teachers for their literacy instruction and professional learning. Forty-five elementary teachers from a metropolitan area in Ontario, Canada completed an online survey and participated in a semi-structured interview about their use of the Internet for literacy instruction and professional learning. Survey and interview data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and an inductive approach to analysis. Key findings include the types of online resources used by participants, their motivations for using online resources, and the most beneficial learning technologies for their teaching practice and professional learning. Implications are discussed.

Author

• Pamela Beach, Queen’s University

Online Teaching and Learning: Instructor Practices That Support the Formation of Virtual Community

Abstract

Instructors play a significant role in helping online students develop a sense of community, but little is known about instructors’ roles in online graduate programs (Bolliger & Halupa, 2012). In this case study, the researcher interviewed 20 first and second-year students and analyzed the recordings and message boards of six online classes. Findings indicate that instructors helped students develop a sense of community by creating a warm and welcoming tone in the classroom, and by using technology in a variety of ways to engage all students and create a personalized learning experience.

Author

• Sharla Berry, University of Southern California

Virtual Terrains: Learning Mathematics and Physics in the Israeli Virtual High School

Abstract

The exponential growth of virtual schools generates new conditions for teaching and learning. It is thus paramount to better understand these conditions and their impact on students’ experiences and perceptions. This paper explores learners’ experiences of a virtual high school through analyses of qualitative and quantitative data. Data analyses yielded several insights that pertain to pedagogical principles in the context of a virtual high school and that include notions relating to design, delivery, and support mechanisms—to echo Barbour’s three-part framework of online learning. Data have also yielded insights about students’ agency, which we would like to suggest as a fourth dimension in teaching/learning online courses. Implications for establishing potentially better conditions for learning in virtual contexts are discussed.

Authors

• Osnat Fellus, University of Ottawa
• Yaniv Biton
• Dafna Raviv, Center for Educational Technology

Note that three of the five papers in this session are K-12 online learning related.  However, I’m presenting a roundtable session myself in a different room, so if you are in this session could you please post your notes in the comments below.