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View article: “Like Throwing Darts at a Dartboard”: A Literature Synthesis of Higher Education Instructors’ Interactions in the Transition to Online Teaching
“Like Throwing Darts at a Dartboard”: A Literature Synthesis of Higher Education Instructors’ Interactions in the Transition to Online Teaching Open
In this literature synthesis, we reviewed qualitative research studies that captured rich descriptions of instructors’ experiences in higher education (HE) as they transitioned from traditional in-person classrooms to online learning envir…
View article: A Framework for Establishing Social Presence Through the Combination of AI-generated Text with Human-created Video
A Framework for Establishing Social Presence Through the Combination of AI-generated Text with Human-created Video Open
So much depends on online course participants’ ability to communicate in ways so that others can perceive their personalities and know that they are real people. However, the line between the real and the artificial has been blurred with t…
View article: Decision-Based Learning as an Approach for Teaching Statistics in a Peruvian University
Decision-Based Learning as an Approach for Teaching Statistics in a Peruvian University Open
Many students find learning statistics difficult, especially novice learners. Instructors also struggle to teach statistics due to many challenges, such as students’ misconceptions, lack of math skills, negative attitudes, and deficient in…
View article: Iterating toward change: Improving student-centered teaching through the STEM faculty institute (STEMFI)
Iterating toward change: Improving student-centered teaching through the STEM faculty institute (STEMFI) Open
One of the primary reasons why students leave STEM majors is due to the poor quality of instruction. Teaching practices can be improved through professional development programs; however, several barriers exist. Creating lasting change by …
View article: Factors that influence STEM faculty use of evidence-based instructional practices: An ecological model
Factors that influence STEM faculty use of evidence-based instructional practices: An ecological model Open
Traditional teaching practices in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses have failed to support student success, causing many students to leave STEM fields and disproportionately affecting women and …
View article: “Someone in Their Corner”: Parental Support in Online Secondary Education
“Someone in Their Corner”: Parental Support in Online Secondary Education Open
Despite increased interest in K–12 online education, student engagement deficits and the resulting student attrition remain widespread issues. The Academic Communities of Engagement (ACE) framework theorizes that two groups support online …
View article: Academic Communities of Engagement (ACE) Framework
Academic Communities of Engagement (ACE) Framework Open
The Academic Communities of Engagement (ACE) framework was originally created to identify the critical factors that limit or facilitate students’ ability to engage in online and blended learning environments (Borup et al., 2020). Specifica…
View article: Failing Forward
Failing Forward Open
This book contains a collection of stories about professionals in the field of Learning and Instructional Design Technology who have failed ... but failed forward. They describe how they experienced the failure, and what lessons they learn…
View article: Introduction to Design, Delivery, and Assessment in ODDE
Introduction to Design, Delivery, and Assessment in ODDE Open
This chapter overviews the 14 chapters in Part 7 of the handbook, which are focused on the design, delivery, and assessment of open, online, and digital learning. While the chapters address a wide variety of factors relevant to ODDE, I dis…
View article: Digital Credential Evolution
Digital Credential Evolution Open
In this chapter, we discuss open recognition as a key part of the digital learning/open education revolution, and open microcredentials a method for open recognition to disrupt traditional educational practices surrounding how we recognize…
View article: Open Recognition
Open Recognition Open
Open recognition is the use of open technologies and practices to recognize all learning, including learning not formally recognized by traditional degrees and certificates. It encompasses similar concepts such as microcredentials, open/di…
View article: Introduction to Design, Delivery, and Assessment in ODDE
Introduction to Design, Delivery, and Assessment in ODDE Open
This chapter overviews the 14 chapters in Section VI of the Handbook, which are focused on the design, delivery, and assessment of open, online, and digital learning. While the chapters address a wide variety of factors relevant to ODDE, I…
View article: The value of educational microcredentials in open access online education: a doctoral education case
The value of educational microcredentials in open access online education: a doctoral education case Open
This research explores the effect of implementing educational open microcredentials on student motivation, engagement, and completion in open access online courses. Our case study reviews the impact on the Community of Learning for African…
View article: Digital Credential Evolution
Digital Credential Evolution Open
In this chapter, we discuss open recognition as a key part of the digital learning/open education revolution, and open microcredentials a method for open recognition to disrupt traditional educational practices surrounding how we recognize…
View article: Introduction to Design, Delivery, and Assessment in ODDE : Theories, Research, and Practices to Guide ODDE Design and Assessment
Introduction to Design, Delivery, and Assessment in ODDE : Theories, Research, and Practices to Guide ODDE Design and Assessment Open
This chapter overviews the 14 chapters in Section VI of the Handbook, which are focused on the design, delivery, and assessment of open, online, and digital learning. While the chapters address a wide variety of factors relevant to ODDE, I…
View article: “We Overwhelm Them with Hope”: How Online Mentors Can Support Online Learners
“We Overwhelm Them with Hope”: How Online Mentors Can Support Online Learners Open
This survey research study analyzed responses from 143 mentors from around the world participating in a global higher education initiative. Results confirmed the effectiveness of four mentoring domains identified in the literature, reporti…
View article: Faculty Perceptions of Using Synchronous Video-based Communication Technology
Faculty Perceptions of Using Synchronous Video-based Communication Technology Open
Online learning has traditionally relied on asynchronous text-based communication. The COVID-19 pandemic, though, has provided many faculty members with new and/or additional experience using synchronous video-based communication. Question…
View article: Friends or Foes? How 19th Century LDS Literature Supported Manifest Destiny
Friends or Foes? How 19th Century LDS Literature Supported Manifest Destiny Open
"They felt that the Indians had to become civilized according to non-Indian standards. They did not know or understand the Indians' way of life nor did they want to." -Idaho Indians: Tribal Histories This quote refers to the United States …
View article: Teaching With Asynchronous Video
Teaching With Asynchronous Video Open
When teaching online, many instructors utilize videoconferencing tools to improve social presence, connection, and to offer an approximation of an in-class experience. However, many instructors and students have recognized that video confe…
View article: Design for Learning
Design for Learning Open
Our purpose in this book is twofold. First, we introduce the basic skill set and knowledge base used by practicing instructional designers. We do this through chapters contributed by experts in the field who have either academic, research-…
View article: Design for learning: Principles, processes, and praxis
Design for learning: Principles, processes, and praxis Open
Our purpose in this book is twofold. First, we introduce the basic skill set and knowledge base used by practicing instructional designers. We do this through chapters contributed by experts in the field who have either academic, research-…
View article: The Role of Conceptual and Theoretical Scholarship in Understanding Research in Digital Learning
The Role of Conceptual and Theoretical Scholarship in Understanding Research in Digital Learning Open
The goal of research is to understand our world and the people in it. This understanding comes through a variety of methods and strategies that each uncover a different layer of knowledge that can contribute to this overall understanding. …
View article: Improving Mentoring in Higher Education in Undergraduate Education and Exploring Implications for Online Learning
Improving Mentoring in Higher Education in Undergraduate Education and Exploring Implications for Online Learning Open
This article is a literature review of mentoring and higher education academic literature from 2008-2018. The review analyzed what makes an effective mentor and what are the implications of practice for those strategies. This article is fo…
View article: Increasing Student Innovation By Immersing Students In An Intensive Designing Thinking Workshop
Increasing Student Innovation By Immersing Students In An Intensive Designing Thinking Workshop Open
NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Increasing Student Innovation by Immersing Students in an Intensive Design Thinking Workshop First Author Affiliation Country Email Add…
View article: Bridging Academic Disciplines with Interdisciplinary Project-based Learning
Bridging Academic Disciplines with Interdisciplinary Project-based Learning Open
This article describes the implementation of an interdisciplinary design studio as a means to teach creative problem-solving through project-based learning. "Learning and Innovation Skills" has been designated as a core skill that students…
View article: Open Badges for Employee Skill Tracking
Open Badges for Employee Skill Tracking Open
This case explores the creation of an open badge student-employee training program. Utilizing competency-based learning, we created nearly 40 digital credentials for technical skills related to various software products. We specifically sh…
View article: Getting Started With Open Badges and Open Microcredentials
Getting Started With Open Badges and Open Microcredentials Open
This article is intended as a practical resource to help interested organizations design and implement an open badging system. Open badges are a type of open credential designed to recognize a variety of skills, knowledge, and experiences,…