Learner and instructor identified success factors in distance education Export

@article{citeulike:3359777, abstract = {To better understand their perceptions of optimal tools and strategies for success, this research analyzed the experiences of learners and instructors in an online distance education environment. A qualitative constant comparative analysis methodology supported by an appropriate conceptual framework guided the study. Data were collected over multiple years and from multiple stakeholders. The study identified the following significant conclusions: the availability of multiple tools added flexibility to the learning environment; technology tools should appeal to multiple learning styles; collaboration, reflection, and building a learning community were important strategies supported by multiple tools; and participant satisfaction, appropriate prerequisite skills, and faculty and administrative involvement ensured programmatic success. According to this study, optimal distance education environments should address factors identified in the conceptual framework.}, author = {Menchaca, Michael and Bekele, Teklu Abate A.}, citeulike-article-id = {3359777}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01587910802395771}, doi = {10.1080/01587910802395771}, issn = {0158-7919}, journal = {Distance Education}, keywords = {characteristics, distance, education, learner}, number = {3}, pages = {231--252}, posted-at = {2008-09-30 17:34:01}, priority = {2}, publisher = {Routledge, part of the Taylor \& Francis Group}, title = {Learner and instructor identified success factors in distance education}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01587910802395771}, volume = {29}, year = {2008} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:3359777 L3 - citeulike-article-id:3359777 N2 - To better understand their perceptions of optimal tools and strategies for success, this research analyzed the experiences of learners and instructors in an online distance education environment. A qualitative constant comparative analysis methodology supported by an appropriate conceptual framework guided the study. Data were collected over multiple years and from multiple stakeholders. The study identified the following significant conclusions: the availability of multiple tools added flexibility to the learning environment; technology tools should appeal to multiple learning styles; collaboration, reflection, and building a learning community were important strategies supported by multiple tools; and participant satisfaction, appropriate prerequisite skills, and faculty and administrative involvement ensured programmatic success. According to this study, optimal distance education environments should address factors identified in the conceptual framework. IS - 3 JF - Distance Education SN - 0158-7919 EP - 252 TI - Learner and instructor identified success factors in distance education PB - Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group VL - 29 SP - 231 KW - characteristics KW - distance KW - education KW - learner AU - Menchaca, Michael AU - Bekele, Teklu Abate PY - 2008/// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01587910802395771 ER -