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Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education

July 2011 Volume 12, Number 3

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Number of articles: 14

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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

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