Active Learning in Online Courses: An Examination of Students’ Learning Experience
This study examines students’ perception toward their learning experience inan e-learning environment where active learning through regular and routinegraded discussion activities/assignments is expected. Attention was given tothe variables of age; gender; increased experience with online courses; a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International School for Social and Business Studies
2012-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Management, Knowledge and Learning |
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| Online Access: | http://www.issbs.si/press/ISSN/2232-5697/1_205-216.pdf |
| Summary: | This study examines students’ perception toward their learning experience inan e-learning environment where active learning through regular and routinegraded discussion activities/assignments is expected. Attention was given tothe variables of age; gender; increased experience with online courses; andincreased proficiency with the course management system. Gender was foundto be a significant factor with regard to students’ perception toward theirlearning experience in online courses. Discussion is carried out based on theresults of the study. The discussion then shifts to a focus upon strengtheningactive learning in online courses and common ways in which active learningcan be used effectively in online courses. Conclusions and recommendationsfor future research complete the paper. |
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| ISSN: | 2232-5107 2232-5697 |