scholarly journals Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalil M. Dirani ◽  
Seung Won Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Distance Learning Program

This case study explores an open distance learning program offered by the Information Technology and Computing (ITC) department at AOUJ, a major university in Jordan. It provides an overview of e-learning in the Arab region and explores factors that affect ODL quality in the Arab Open University in Jordan (AOUJ). The research utilized a qualitative approach, which included five lengthy semi-structured interviews with the program director, two instructors, and three students. Three important conclusions can be drawn from the study about e-learning in the Arab region: (1) the existence of adverse conditions, (2) the presence of strong instructional practices, and (3) the need to improve administrative support.

scholarly journals Emotions Experienced by Learners and their Development through Communication with the Tutor-Counsellor

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michail Kalogiannakis ◽  
Sotiris Touvlatzis
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Distance Learning Program ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Abstract The effective communication between the learners and the tutor-counsellor has been proved to significantly promote the positive emotions, reduce the negative ones and reinforce the learners’ participation in a distance learning program. The main purpose of our research is to investigate the emotions experienced by the learners of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) and how these emotions may vary through interaction with the tutor-counsellor. In order to carry out the research, a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was implemented. Data collection was performed via an anonymous questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The sample of the research consisted of undergraduate and post-graduate students of the HOU. Our findings confirm the dominant place occupied by emotions in the learning process, a place that has been until recently entirely attributed to reason, while highlighting the communicative and supportive role to be taken by the tutor-counsellor in distance learning programs.

scholarly journals Implementation of a distance learning program focused on continuing medical education with the support of patent-based data mining

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-60
Author(s):  
Renato Ribeiro Nogueira Ferraz ◽  
Marcus Vinícius Cesso da Silva ◽  
Renan Antônio da Silva ◽  
Luc Quoniam
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Content Type ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Chinese Patent ◽  
Distance Learning Program

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the use of a free code computational tool, Patent2net, in the search of patents for the implementation of distance learning aimed at Continuing Medical Education. Design/methodology/approach This technical report is based on the extraction, organization and availability, in the format of graphs and dynamic tables, and also based on information in other patents on the subject, made available in the Espacenet database. Findings As a result, it was possible to identify a Chinese patent, free for reproduction in Brazil, which describes an e-learning system that simulates 3D scenarios for training nursing teams. Research limitations/implications The paper has used one unique patent database, but containing more than 100m documents. Practical implications The selected patent can contribute to the improvement of care and behavioral techniques of the health professionals. Social implications The training of health professionals can improve the public and supplementary health systems. Originality/value This is the first paper in that de technometric analisys of patents was used to solve a problem regarding the training of health professionals.

Developing a Quality Distance Learning Program in a Comprehensive Community College

2011 ◽  
pp. 158-173
Author(s):  
Stephanie J. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Teaching Online ◽  
Faculty Teaching ◽  
Distance Learning Program

Community colleges offer a variety of distance learning opportunities and continue to invest in technologies that better serve their students. This case study focuses on the experiences of Big State Community College and its progression from a few faculty teaching online courses to a distance learning program that supports greater than 25% of institutional enrollments. It explores the challenges of ensuring that Big State Community College’s evolving distance learning program promotes student success and is of a quality that reflects positively on the institution.

I Have a Story to Tell You

2016 ◽  
pp. 44-70
Author(s):  
Serra Inci Celebi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Teaching Methodologies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Distance Learning Program ◽  
Qualitative Part ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
High Uncertainty

The current study was conducted to learn the factors affecting students' satisfaction in distance learning (DL) and to understand students' perceptions of the barriers to their studies. The study consists of two parts: qualitative and quantitative. In the quantitative part, survey was used, and in the qualitative part, case study was used. The research covers the academic year of 2012-13. The results reveals students' perspectives, expectations, experiences, and satisfaction about the newly established distance learning program and based on these give important notes and suggest to redesign and rethink teaching methodologies in distance education especially in high uncertainty avoidance cultures like Turkey.

I Have a Story to Tell You

2016 ◽  
pp. 1426-1452
Author(s):  
Serra Inci Celebi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Teaching Methodologies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Distance Learning Program ◽  
Qualitative Part ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
High Uncertainty

The current study was conducted to learn the factors affecting students' satisfaction in distance learning (DL) and to understand students' perceptions of the barriers to their studies. The study consists of two parts: qualitative and quantitative. In the quantitative part, survey was used, and in the qualitative part, case study was used. The research covers the academic year of 2012-13. The results reveals students' perspectives, expectations, experiences, and satisfaction about the newly established distance learning program and based on these give important notes and suggest to redesign and rethink teaching methodologies in distance education especially in high uncertainty avoidance cultures like Turkey.

Learning Technology Management While Teaching Technology Management

2000 ◽  
pp. 39-60
Author(s):  
Linda L. Brennan ◽  
Victoria E. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Technology Management ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Master Of Science ◽  
Trial Basis ◽  
Distance Learning Program

This case study presents an evaluation pilot of a technology-enabled service, specifically a distance learning program at a university. The primary intent of the case is to illustrate the management of a trial evaluation of an information technology and the need for explicit criteria considering multiple technical and organizational factors. The secondary purpose of the case is to share the learning specific to the administration and delivery of a distance learning program using various media. The distance learning program was conducted on a trial basis with 16 students in a 13-course, 18-month Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) program. Compressed video and Internet-based technologies were used for course delivery, in addition to limited on-site instruction. The case study describes the motivation and progression of the trial, up to the point when a decision had to be made about continuing the program beyond the trial. The experience is considered from multiple perspectives, specifically those of the school administration, faculty, and students. Positive and negative aspects are highlighted to lay the groundwork for analysis at the decision point.

scholarly journals Analysis of existing gender differences in the effect of using the Virtual Campus platform of the Politehnica University of Timisoara

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 03011
Author(s):  
Camelia Ciuclea ◽  
Andrei Ternauciuc
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Online Activity ◽  
Virtual Campus ◽  
First Semester ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Distance Learning Program

Admitting the increasing interest for education delivered by the means of technology is relevant if we consider all the aspects, including features related to gender. Several studies point out that women and men differ in their way of interacting with technology, ICT being traditionally associated with men [1]. In the context of blended learning settings, there are several existing gender differences, which means a statistical analysis focused on differences between men and women users of the Virtual Campus platform is needed. The main objective of this study is to provide evidence of significant gender differences in the effect of using certain platform tools by both genders. A subsequent objective is to test if the efficiency of both manners of working with e-learning tools eventually converge around similar results (in case the results point to scarce differences). The research was conducted by looking at the final number of students following the Distance Learning program run by the eLearning Center at UPT, during the first semester of the academic year 2017-2018. Distance learning students enrolled at Politehnica University Timisoara are mostly digital natives, consumers of technology in order to support the teaching and learning processes. The aim of this paper is to analyze the gender differences in using the platform, based on the students’ online activity statistics from Moodle and all the resulting data.

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