Authors:
Barry Cartwright
and
Sheri Fabian
Affiliation:
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Keyword(s):
Online and Distance Education, Online Lectures, Asynchronous Online Discussion Groups, Educational Video Games, on-Line Surveys.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Computer-Supported Education
;
Course Design and e-Learning Curriculae
;
Distance Education
;
e-Learning
;
e-Learning Platforms
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Instructional Design
;
Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
;
Simulation and Modeling
;
Simulation Tools and Platforms
;
Social Context and Learning Environments
;
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
;
Ubiquitous Learning
Abstract:
Students who completed at least one of three introductory Criminology courses offered through Simon
Fraser University’s Centre for Online and Distance Education (CODE) between May 2013 and April 2014
were invited to participate in an online survey regarding their perceptions of and experiences with these
three fully online courses. The three courses varied substantively from each other in their online format and
pedagogical approaches. The research indicates that students find interactive exercises, educational video
games, online audio-visual instruction (e.g., online lectures or Webcasts) and online quizzes helpful in
understanding course content and preparing for examinations. Results regarding participation in online
discussion groups were mixed, although students feel these groups give them an opportunity to interact with
their peers in the online environment. The survey results have already influenced the format of recently
revised and newly designed CODE courses at th
e university, and are expected to inform the design of future
courses.
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