Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
July 2011 Volume 12, Number 3
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 14
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Globalization, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Open/Distance Learning in Nigeria: Trends, Issues and Solution
Akande Joshua Olusola & Sofowora Olaniyi Alaba
The main thrust of this paper is to discuss the development of open and distance education in Nigeria and the major manifestations of the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in... More
pp. 66-77
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Student Experience in Blog Use for Supplementary Purposes in Courses
Adile Askim Kurt, Serkan Izmirli & Ozden Sahin-Izmirli
The purpose of this study is to determine the views of students about blog use for supplementary purposes in courses. Survey research method was applied for the quantitative dimension of the study,... More
pp. 78-96
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Best Practices in Online Education: Online Instructors, Courses, and Administrators
Ziad D. Baghdadi
Learning and teaching online imposes certain challenges on both students and teachers. Teachers should be prepared to meet special requirements of teaching online. Teachers play an important role... More
pp. 109-117
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Users' Behavior towards Ubiquitous M-Learning
Norazah Mohd Suki & Norbayah Mohd Suki
Mobile technologies have enabled a new way of communicating, for whom mobile communications are part of normal daily interaction. This paper explores the proposed and verified Technology Acceptance... More
pp. 118-129
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The Use of Mobile Technologies in Multimedia-Supported Learning Environments
Suzan Duygu Eristi, Halil Ibrahim Haseski, Betul Uluuysal & Ferit Karakoyun
The aim of the study is to reveal the students' opinions about the use of PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) in learning environment within the context of multimedia based applications. Through... More
pp. 130-141
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Survey of Barriers Affecting the Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Distance Learners: A Case Study of Nigeria
Christine I. Ofulue
The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to bridge the communication gap between teacher and learner has been identified as a major characteristic of Open and Distance Learning (ODL). ... More
pp. 142-154
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Re-Searching Secondary Teacher Trainees in Distance Education and Face-to-Face Mode: Study of Their Background Variables, Personal Characteristics and Academic Performance
Mamta Garg & Sudesh Gakhar
The present investigation was conducted to describe and compare the background variables, personal characteristics and academic performance of secondary teacher trainees in distance education and... More
pp. 155-180
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A Study of Learners Perception and Attitude towards BA/BSS Program of SSHL of Bangladesh Open University
Sabiha Sultana, Tasrun Jahan & Sharker Numan
In the present day open and distance education has become a significant way of the development of higher education. Bangladesh Open University (BOU), the only public institution in Bangladesh... More
pp. 181-189
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Planning the Networking of ODL Institutions for Establishing Integrated Distance Education System in India
Pankaj Khanna & P C. Basak
It is proposed to establish an Integrated Distance Education System in India by designing modern technology based information communication network, connecting all its ODL (Open and Distance... More
pp. 190-200
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Cooperative Learning Environment with the Web 2.0 Tool E-Portfolios
Soh Or Kan
In recent years, the development of information and communication technology (ICT) in the world and Malaysia namely has created a significant impact on the methods of communicating information and ... More
pp. 201-214
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Student Preferences and Experiences in Online Thesis Advising: A Case Study of Universitas Terbuka
Suciati
Online learning and communication requires new perspectives and habits of learning which oftentimes are not readily acquired by students and faculties. The sense of security in the old habits of... More
pp. 215-228
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Door of Hope or Despair: Students' Perception of Distance Education at University of Ghana
M Oteng-Ababio
Distance Education has globally become one of the important solutions for increasing admission into the universities, decongesting campuses and efficient utilization of time and space. To ensure... More
pp. 241-258
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Integrating Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) in Distance Education: A Constructivist Framework for Social Networking
T Volkan Yuzer & Gulsun Kurubacak
New communication technologies and constructivist pedagogy have the great potential to build very powerful paradigm shifts that enhance Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) in distance education.... More
pp. 259-276
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Emergence of Virtual Communities as Means of Communication: A Case Study on Virtual Health Care Communities
Mehpare Tokay Argan, Metin Argan & Idil K. Suher
Like in all areas, virtual communities make their presence felt in the area of healthcare too. Virtual communities play an important role in healthcare in terms of gathering information on... More
pp. 277-294