Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Delivery: How Much Interaction in E-learning is Enough in Higher Education?

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Ellis, J. & Romano, D. (2008). Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Delivery: How Much Interaction in E-learning is Enough in Higher Education?. In C. Bonk et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (pp. 2615-2620). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
November 17, 2008
ISBN 1-880094-66-5
  Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi Miyoung Lee & Tom Reynolds
AACE

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Authors

Jason Ellis, Deanna Romano, Ashland University, USA

Abstract

This action based research attempted to address the lack of research focusing on students’ perceptions of synchronous and asynchronous modes of instructional and information delivery in an e-learning environment. Two instructors from Ashland University’s college of education designed a mixed methods approach utilizing quantitative responses and narrative reflections to investigate students’ expectations and needs as a learner in an e-learning environment. Participants were graduate and undergraduate students from the college of education taking a web-based educational technology integration course. The results ascertained a significantly positively correlation between student expectations, instructor and peer interactions, and the learning community.

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