bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMETAAN (MAPPING) POTENSI DIRI INDIVIDU (PERFORMANCE) DENGAN METODE PRIBADI SPIDER PLOT PADA PEGAWAI PEJABAT STRUKTURAL DAN FUNGSIONAL DI PT.XYZ (BUMN) DAN PEMDA X DI JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Pribadiyono Pribadiyono
Published: February 2017

A Company which focal are efficiency and effectiveness, will make an effort to manage their human resources. Appropriately allocated human resources can be done by means of pronouncing a prerequisite as a standard attribute which should be posses sed by employee applicant. Hence, an evaluation toward individuals 'performance is expected capable to carry out taskfrom the companies.One of latest method which can be used to evaluate sta.fj'pe formance is Pribadi Spider Plot, and resembles a method which illustrate mapping of individual's observation (strength and weaknes ). Generally, Individual's pe fhrmance evaluation based on standard psychological test as a reference to evaluate performance when will be promoted or during .fresh staff recruitment. However, there are another managements attribut es which  was not detecLed, where inaccuracy  in evaluating Individual 's performance will Lake place. Pribadi Spider PloL Model will complete these inadequacies, where Lhis meLhod will unite psychological test and management test and will be assembled with weighting method. rating and scoring.Through the result of psycho  test and management  test which conducLed in PT. XYZ Surabaya, as one of Federal Corporation in Indonesia, and District X  located around Gerbang Kertosusilo,  has not yet  been attained companies standard performance score of 313.76 and total rating of 37.-10. Still, the highest total score resulL attained.from psycho  Lest and management test conducted in PT  XYZ of 268.65 with total ratings of 31.18. Andfrom the District X located around Gerbang Kertosusilo, the highest score result merely of 258.0-1 with tolal ratings of 23.50. By achieving individual's total score and total ratings through psychological and management Test, companies will have capability of accepting or rejecting these staffs. Companies management deparLment will be able toplan their stajj s career, settlemenL or mutation based on their ability and skill.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR FUNDAMENTAL MIKRO: PERTUMBUHAN AKTIVA, PERTUMBUHAN TINGKAT PENGEMBALIAN AKTIVA, RASIO UTANG, RASIO LANCAR, LABA BERSIH PER SAHAM, RASIO HARGA-LABA BERSIH PER SAHAM & HASIL (PENDAPATAN) SAHAM YANG BERPENGARUH TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM INDUSTRI MAKANAN & MINUMAN PADA BURSA EFEK DI INDONESIA
Authors: Hadi Santsoso Bambang
Published: February 2017

The population of this research is shares of the issuers (go public companies) in the food and beverage industry listed on the stock exchange in Indonesia. The research period is 4 years (from year 1998 to2001), and its sample consists of 10 shares of issuers in the industry of food and beverage. The sample was taken from 18 shares of issuers, with the implementation of purposive or non-random sampling technique. The capital market roles are so important, and therefore, ideally, the analysis with the focus on factors and on dominant factors influenced price of shares is really needed to be carried out through a detail research. Focus of this research is on the impact of micro fundamental factors towards price of shares of the food and beverage industry listed on the stock exchange in Indonesia, especially after economy and monetary crisis happened in 1997 in Indonesia. Variables studied in the research are price of shares, and asset growth, return on asset growth, debt ratio, current ratio, earning per share, price earning ratio, and also dividend yield.  The source of data is secondary data obtained from the Surabaya and Jakarta Stock Exchanges, as well as Capital Market Reference Center. The model used for this research is multiple linier regressionanalysis model. Result of research concluded that the changes on price of shares of the food and beverage industry listed on the stock exchange in Indonesia were influenced simultaneously by asset growth, return on asset growth, debt ratio, current ratio, earning per share, price earning ratio, and dividend yield. Meanwhile, the changes on price of shares of the food and beverage industry listed on the stock exchange in Indonesia was influenced partially by only earning per share.
PENGARUH GENDER TERHADAP PROFESIONALISME MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI AKUNTANSI DI STIESIA SURABAYA
Authors: Nur Handayani Nur Handayani
Published: February 2017

Penelitian ini menguji pengaruh perbedaan gender terhadap tingkat profesionalisme mahasiswa dan mahasiswi di Program Studi Akuntansi STIESIA Surabaya. Pengukuran profesionalisme dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner yang dikembangkan oleh Hill et al. (1998). Variabel-variabel pembentuk profesionalisme adalah knowledge, skill dan attitude. Kuesioner yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 94 kuesioner.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan tingkat profesionalisme yang secara statistik signifikan antara mahasiswa dengan mahasiswi di Program Studi Akuntansi STIESIA Surabaya.
FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS' INTENTION TO ENROLL IN BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING DEGREE: AN APPLICATION OF THEORY OF REASONED ACTION
Authors: Zainin Bidin Zainin Bidin , Hasnah Haron Hasnah Haron , Zainuddin Yuserrie , Ismail Ishak
Published: February 2017

The accounting profession in Malaysia is facing a dilemma. The demand for accountants in this country is higher than the number of accountants that can be produced. In order to attract more students to this field, factors influencing their intention to choose, must be identified. This study tries to identify the factors influencing student's intention to enroll into a Bachelor of Accounting degree. The Theory of Reasoned Action developed by Ajzen and Fishbein was used as the framework. One hundred and seventy three (173) students from public and private higher learning institutions in Penang and Kedah took part in this study. The results showed that personal beliefs of the students were the main influence his attitude to choose. Pressures from peers and lecturers were also seemed to be important factors that the student considers in making his or her decision.
PENGARUH DESENTRALISASI TERHADAP HUBUNGAN ANTARA PARTISIPASI DALAM PENYUSUNAN ANGGARAN DAN KINERJA DINAS (Studi Kasus Pada Pemerintahan Kota Banjarbaru)
Authors: Asyikin Jumirin
Published: February 2017

UU Number 22 and 25, 1999 about local government and financial balancing between central and local government, concerning about, the rule of decentralization and autonomy in making local budget for revenues and expenditure. Budgeting process is considered very important and concerned many different parties. Not only top managers but olso lower and middle manager play a vital role in making and evaluating some alternatives plan of the budgetr objectives. Budgeting always been used as the indicator of manager’s performance (Kren, 1992). Miah and Mia (1996), stated the empowerment and responsibility given from top to lower management level will biring about more cosequnecies of responsibility from lower manager toward the implementation of the decision that has been made.This research analysis the interaction and decentralization and the influence of participation in budgeting abd decentralization toward the performance of Dinas Pemerintah Kota Banjarbaru. The sample taken for this research is Dinas Pemerintah Kota Banjarbaru .Analysis unit used in this research are the chairman of government officer (kepala bagian), the chairman of division officer (kepala bagian) and the charmain of field officer (kepala bidang). From 56 questionaires that that have been sent, there 47 respondents have fullfillied, buat only 42 questionaires that are accepted and considered reliable to be analyzed in this research.Using simple in this research emprically this research result shows that participation in budgeting and decentralization signicantly influence the partisipation in budgeting and decentralization positive interaction between them. Meanwhile using multiple regression, empirically  the research result shows that budgeting and decentralization variables all together signicantly do not influence the performance of the governmental bureaus (Dinas Pemerintah Kota Banjarmasin).
PENGARUH PENGORBANAN DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN ULANG
Authors: Sukarno Gendut , Sumarto Sumarto
Published: February 2017

This study investigates The Conceptual Model of Decision Making of Repeat Buying motorbike Honda in 20 (twenty) dealer Sale of Honda in Surabaya. This research expected can assist heads of dealer in taking decision related to Sacrifice and Quality Service with Value Service and Consumer Satisfaction, and its influence to Decision of Repeat Buying motorbike honda. According to sacrifice released by consumer to get service and product become big especial size measure the so small service value. Company (dealer) in submitting service and provide the quality of service represent all important matter in creating value to customer and his innings will be able to determine service value. Synergity among service value and satisfaction of consumer give contribution to decision of consumer in repeat buying motorbike Honda in Surabaya.Sampel in this research are repeat buyers and user of motorbike honda in region of Surabaya as responder counted 106 people. Analysis technique in this research used Structural Equation Modelling [SEM] one step & two step approach with program AMOS 4,0. Result of examination find that inexistence of multikolinierity in sacrifice, quality of service, service value, and satisfaction of consumer and also decision of repeat buying.Service value not yet earned to give influence of signifikan to sacrifice. Service value can give influence of signifikan to quality of service. While satisfaction of consumer not yet earned to give influence of signifikan to service value, but signifikan to quality of service. Decision of repeat buying can give influence of signifikan to quality of service, but not signifikan to consumer satisfaction.
TRANSFER INFORMASI INTRA INDUSTRI ATAS PENGUMUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE DI BURSA EFEK JAKARTA
Authors: Norhamida Hana
Published: February 2017

The objective of this study is to examine the existence of intra-industry information transfer of the announcement of rights issue. This research has three tests. First, it is the information content test of the announcement of rights issue by issuers firm (event study standard). Second, it is an intra-industry information transfer test that examines information content of the announcement of rights issue by non-issuers firm. Two-first tests verify the significance of abnormal return obtained by issuers firm and non-issuers firm through t-test. Third, it is a regression test, which is to examine the influence of variable of bid-ask spread and variable of relative size of rights issue – as independent variables to variable of non-issuers firm’s abnormal return – as dependent variable.The samples of this study consist of 32 issuers firm and 149 non-issuers firm. All of them are the members of manufacturing firm listed in Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) in the period of 1997-2002. This study uses purposive sampling method. The window period is ten days surrounding of the announcement of rights issue (-5, 0, +5). The event date is the listing date of rights issue in JSX.The results of this study are as follows. First, there is information content for the announcement of rights issue that is shown with the existence of marginally significant negative abnormal return obtained by issuers on t-1. This result confirms Marsden (2000). Second, there is an evidence about intra-industry information transfer – there is a significantly positive abnormal return on t-3 and a significantly negative abnormal retun on t+4. Both of them show the existence of contagion effect because the direction of issuers firms and non-issuers firm’s abnormal return on t-3 and t+4 (when the intra-industry information transfer exists significantly) is equal. It shows that commonality industrial factors have the role in this research. The negative intra-indutry information transfer confirms Szewczyk (1992). Third, there is not a significantly influence for variable of bid-ask spread and variable of relative size of rights issue to variable of non-issuers firm’s abnormal return.
ANALISIS PENGARUH BEBERAPA VARIABEL FUNDAMENTAL KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PERUSAHAAN TELEKOMUNIKASI YANG TERCATAT DI BURSA EFEK JAKARTA
Authors: Rajio Suwahyono Rajio Suwahyono , Widi Oetomo Hening
Published: February 2017

The users of financial information need financial statements of company to analyze their financial conditions and performances. Financial ratios are useful measure for predicting the stock price. The study focused on the usefull of financial ratios in predicting stock price.The aim of the study is to examine whether  financial statements of company that are price earning ratio, price to book value, current ratio, debt to equity ratio, debt ratio, operating profit margin, net profit margin, total assets turnover, and return on asset simultaneously can influence the stock price and which ratios, partially can influence the stock price. The sample of this study is the telecommunication companies that listed in Jakarta Stock Exchange. Using purposive sampling, there are two companies that become sample that are PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk and PT Indosat Tbk. The study period is 10 years (1994 up to 2004). The data were analysed by multiple linier regression.The study show that financial statements of company that are price earning ratio, price on book value, current ratio, debt ratio, operating profit margin, net profit margin, and total assets turnover  simultaneously can influence the stock price. Partially price on book value, current ratio dan total asset turnover influence the stock price.
PENGARUH VARIABEL-VARIABEL KARAKTERISTIK ANGGARAN TERHADAP EFEKTIFITAS PELAKSANAAN ANGGARAN PADA PT. (PERSERO) PELABUHAN INDONESIA III
Authors: Sunaryo Agus
Published: February 2017

PT. (PERSERO) Indonesia III Harbour as the one of corporate with persero form have the way to look for profit oriented, so that’s management must do one integration plan in one form of plan work and corporate budged (RKAP). For getting the optimal  plan work and corporate budged who if RKAP must be the way of control of corporate in short way (annual). One factor to do RKAP can be effective is needs participate do budged in RKAP form process. The qualitative relation use for know the factors who control of effectiveness budged. They one production factor in budged form. From data that we know if the participate factor in budged  form have a dominant control to do effectiveness of budged (X1) have dominant relation, this thing is known  from the signify 0,031, but the dominant control is = 0,05 or smaller than 0,05. The less dominant variables is the difficulty of  budged  (X2), the divulge of highness management (X3), and budged department (X4) where the significant up to 0,05. With that research  it is hoped that it can  be ingredients to management to increase have the participate of budged in budged form process, that can be increase through the effectiveness of budged.
ANALISA PERILAKU MANAJEMEN TERHADAP PENERAPAN KOMPENSASI PROGRAM OPSI SAHAM EKSEKUTIF
Authors: Fadjrih Asyik Nur
Published: February 2017

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether management who offer stock-based compensation which relatively big proportion to manage earnings information prior to grant date. While, this study also investigate the difference behavior of every step stock option offering. This paper contributes to that stream of accounting research by identifying several factors to manage earnings. The study finds that executives have ability to manage information around option grant date to find benefit stock price decreases before the grant date. Its show that the greater of stock option which granted to employee the more motive to manage decreasing earnings management prior to the grant date. The results are consistent with previous researchs that managers in the firms that offering the greater of stock option have the larger motivation to manage decreasing earnings so that can pay the stock option at the price of cheap (Chauvin & Shenoy, 2000; Baker et al., 2002; Balsam et al., 2003). While, based steps of stock option offering, the results of analysis show that there are the difference of influence of offer of the stock option on earnings management behavior at phase 1 and 2, while phase 3 do not differ from phase 1. The general conclusion is that magnitude of ESOP compensation effect earnings management behavior with supported by several conditional factors.
ANALISIS INVESTASI SAHAM PERUSAHAAN GO PUBLIC SEKTOR PERTANIAN DI BURSA EFEK JAKARTA
Authors: Arditha Artie , Asliana Endang
Published: February 2017

Investors, in a capital market, have to observe and analyze the companies’ stock price movements in order to minimize the risk in having stock investments. One of the techniques in analyzing companies’ performance is the stock investment analysis or portfolio analysis. By using the portfolio analysis, this research finds out the best combination of stock investment of PT PP London Sumatera Tbk. (LSIP) and PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. (AALI), as go public agricultural companies listed in Jakarta Stock Exchange. After finding the best combination of stock investment of those companies, this research also finds out whether the combination is at the optimum portfolio which would be on the least risk and a particular return or on the highest return and a particular risk. The research was held in 2006 and the data was taken from January 2004 to December 2005. The data was processed by using statistical software in order to minimize the human error. The result shows that there are two best combinations of stock investment on those companies. Those combinations are at the optimum portfolio. The first combination shows 30% of stock investment in LSIP and 70% stock investment in AALI, while the second combination shows 20% stock investment LSIP and 80% stock investment AALI. Investors should choose one of these combinations, because according to the research, these combinations would give them the best return at the least risk.
PENGARUH KEPERCAYAAN DAN KOMITMEN SERTA BAURAN PEMASARAN JASA TERHADAP LOYALITAS KONSUMEN DI HOTEL ZAKIAH MEDAN
Authors: Widyawati Nurul
Published: February 2017

The objective of this study is to investigate the simultaneous and partial effect of trust, commitment,  and marketing mix on customer loyalty at Zakiah Hotel Medan.The sample of this study are 150 customers at  Zakiah Hotel Medan. This study uses  probability sampling by simple random sampling. And data are estimated by using multiple linear regression model.The empirical result of this study with F-test shows that trust, commitment, and marketing mix influence customer loyalty at Zakiah Hotel Medan. The result with partial t-tes shows that trust (X1) by t-tes (3,8463) >t-tab(1,9764), commitment (X2) by t-test (4,4248) > t-tab(1,9764;) and marketing mix (X3) by t-test (7,0702) > t-tab (1,9764) influence to customer loyalty at Zakiah Hotel Medan.
Moving the Laboratory Online: Challenges and Options
Authors: Cancilla Devon Anthony , Albon Simon P.
Published: February 2017

The question of how to move science-based labs online has been one of the main obstacles associated with the development of online science programs. In the spring of 2006 and again in 2007, we presented online workshops broadly based around the central theme of Moving the Lab Online. Produced by the Sloan-C, the two workshops looked at a number of issues associated with the challenges of moving science labs into the online environment. Each of the workshops was developed based on our experience with the Integrated Laboratory Network (ILN) initiative, an initiative to provide anytime/anyplace access to advanced scientific instrumentation, expertise, and supporting curricular materials. The first workshop, entitled “Practical Techniques for Utilizing Remote Instrumentation to Enhance Science Education,” focused primarily on the technical aspects of using remote instrumentation. The second, entitled “Changing the Laboratory Learning Experience Using the Online Environment,” looked at issues associated with teaching online labs using remote instrumentation. Although different in their focus, a number of similar themes emerged. These ranged from a need to better articulate the role of the laboratory experience to questions of whether labs even need to be part of the online science learning experience, to the need for the development of best practices. In this paper, we discuss and expand upon some of the prominent themes that emerged from the Moving the Lab Online workshops.
EVALUATING THE BENEFITS OF PROVIDING ARCHIVED ONLINE LECTURES TO IN-CLASS MATH STUDENTS
Authors: Cascaval Radu C
Published: February 2017

The present study examines the impact of the online archiving system developed at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs on the in-class students enrolled in traditional math courses. A web survey has been designed for collecting data on potential changes in attitudes and behaviors (such as study habits), on the dynamics of professor-student relation, and on overall student performance enhancement. The results indicate that the presence of the archived lectures and lecture notes adds significant value to the learning process with notable improvements in the perceived student performance and overall experience in the class.
What Corporate Training Professionals Think About eLearning: Practitioners' Views on the Potential of eLearning in the Workplace
Authors: Rossett Allison , Marshall James
Published: February 2017

An exploratory study of 954 mostly veteran workplace learning professionals sought to determine why respondents adopt e-learning. The results indicated that they see e-learning was most valuable for delivering instruction governing familiar company tasks, such as providing information about products, fulfilling compliance requirements, and securing standardization. While the results were largely predicted by the investigators, respondents offered one surprising conclusion. Respondents believe that e-learning is useful in capturing and sharing best practices. They concluded that technology-mediated learning is less capable of providing instruction in tackling murky challenges, such as teaming, cultural understanding and passion for the work.
Leaner Support Requirements for Online Workplace Training in the South African Furniture Industry
Authors: Macdonald Iain S. , Bullen Mark , Kozak Robert A.
Published: February 2017

In 2005, a qualitative research project was conducted to evaluate the suitability of e-learning as a means of delivering training to workplace learners in the South African furniture manufacturing sector. Twenty learners participated in a three-month pilot e-learning course and were monitored throughout. While the study was designed primarily to investigate the effectiveness of various pedagogical techniques in a South African context, the importance of providing adequate support to learners emerged as a critical theme during the research project, and this is the subject of this article. Issues included: poor awareness among learners’ superiors, IT staff, and financial managers about the e-learning activities that their employees were involved in; sensitivity about costs incurred by employees in connecting to the Internet; a ‘hands-off’ attitude to online training by human resources staff; and a failure in many cases to set aside adequate study hours for employees. Recommendations for companies undertaking training via e-learning include: performing a cost-benefit analysis of face-to-face versus online training; facilitating clear and timely communication within the organisation regarding e-learning activities; and establishing a study plan for each learner with the active involvement of learners’ supervisors, IT support specialists, human resources staff, and financial managers.
Mentoring for Innovation: Key Factors Affecting Participant Satisfaction in the Process of Collaborative Knowledge Construction in Teacher Training
Authors: Dorner Helga , Kárpáti Andrea
Published: February 2017

This paper presents data about the successful use of the Mentored Innovation Model for professional development for a group of Hungarian teachers (n=23, n=20 in two iterations), which was employed in the CALIBRATE project in order to enhance their ICT skills and pedagogical competences needed for participation in a multicultural, multilingual educational innovation process. This model relied on the three basic constituents of an online community of inquiry: cognitive, social and teaching presence. Satisfaction regarding the model was explored through the observation of perceived (subjective) values provided by the participating respondents in order to identify the role of the virtual learning environments employed, activities of the facilitator and the participants’ self-perceived social presence in the success of the training process. Mentoring was identified as a key factor of success in the in-service training process.
Cloud-Based Technologies: Faculty Development, Support, and Implementation
Authors: Diaz Veronica
Published: February 2017

The number of instructional offerings in higher education that are online, blended, or web-enhanced, including courses and programs, continues to grow exponentially. Alongside the growth of e-learning, higher education has witnessed the explosion of cloud-based or Web 2.0 technologies, a term that refers to the vast array of socially oriented, free or nearly free, web-based tools, has represented a transition from institutionally-provided to freely available technology tools. This paper addresses the numerous teaching and learning opportunities and challenges that institutions face in adopting and implementing cloud-based technologies into their eLearning programs and provides a guide for forming implementation decisions.
Blending in the Bronx: The Dimensions of Hybrid Course Development at Bronx Community College
Authors: Wach Howard , Broughton Laura , Powers Stephen
Published: February 2017

To support the growth of its blended courses, Bronx Community College (BCC) initated a faculty development program. This paper describes the program including Workshop Activities, Peer Mentoring, Instructional Technology Tutors, and Documentation and Assessment.
Transitioning to Blended Learning: Understanding Student and Faculty Perceptions
Authors: Napier Nanette P. , Dekhane Sonal , Smith Stella
Published: February 2017

This paper describes the conversion of an introductory computing course to the blended learning model at a small, public liberal arts college. Blended learning significantly reduces face-to-face instruction by incorporating rich, online learning experiences. To assess the impact of blended learning on students, survey data was collected at the midpoint and end of semester, and student performance on the final exam was compared in traditional and blended learning sections. To capture faculty perspectives on teaching blended learning courses, written reflections and discussions from faculty teaching blended learning sections were analyzed. Results indicate that student performance in the traditional and blended learning sections of the course were comparable and that students reported high levels of interaction with their instructor. Faculty teaching the course share insights on transitioning to the blended learning format.
Web-based lecture technologies and learning and teaching: a study of change in four Australian universities
Authors: Gosper Maree , MacNeill M. , Phillips Rob , Preston Greg , Woo Karen , Green David
Published: February 2017

Educational innovation and change is multidimensional, involving individuals and organisations. It is best achieved when it is accompanied by new teaching approaches and the alteration of beliefs, as well as taking into account disciplinary differences in teaching and learning, the educational research literature, and evidence about the benefits of the innovation
Learning technology and organizations: transformational impact?
Authors: Hall Martin , Kepell Mike , Bourne John
Published: February 2017

This collection of papers contributes to a wide and ongoing strand of interest in alter-native learning technologies: how are digitally-enabled ways of working transforming organizations?
Predictive Modeling to Forecast Student Outcomes and Drive Effective Interventions in Online Community College Courses
Authors: Smith Vernon C. , Lange Adam , Huston Daniel R.
Published: February 2017

Community colleges continue to experience tremendous growth in online courses. This growth reflects the need to increase the numbers of students who complete certificates or degrees. Retaining online students, not to mention assuring their success, is a challenge that must be addressed through practical institutional responses. By leveraging the huge volumes of existing student information, higher education institutions can build statistical models, or learning analytics, to forecast student outcomes. This is a case study from a community college utilizing learning analytics and the development of predictive models to identify at-risk students based on dozens of key variables.
The PAR Framework Proof of Concept: Initial Findings from a Multi-Institutional Analysis of Federated Postsecondary Data
Authors: Ice Philip , Díaz Sebastián , Swan Karen , Burgess Melissa , Sharkey Mike , Sherrill Jonathan , Huston Daniel R. , Okimoto Hae
Published: February 2017

Despite high enrollment numbers, postsecondary completion rates have generally remained unchanged for the past 30 years and half of these students do not attain a degree within six years of initial enrollment. Although online learning has provided students with a convenient alternative to face-to-face instruction, there remain significant questions regarding online learning program quality, particularly when considering patterns of student retention and progression. By aggregating student and course data into one dataset, six postsecondary institutions worked together toward determining factors that contribute to retention, progression, and completion of online learners with specific purposes: (1) to reach consensus on a common set of variables among the six institutions that inform student retention, progression and completion; (2) to explore advantages and/or disadvantages of particular statistical and methodological approaches to assessing factors related to retention, progression and completion. In the relatively short timeframe of the study, 33 convenience variables informing retention, progression, and completion were identified and defined by the six participating institutions. This initiative, named the Predictive Analytics Reporting Framework (PAR) and the initial statistical analyses utilized are described in this paper.
Blended Course Design: A Synthesis of Best Practices
Authors: McGee Patricia , Reis Abby
Published: February 2017

Blended or hybrid course offerings in higher education are commonplace and much has been written about how to design a blended course effectively. This study examines publicly available guides, documents, and books that espouse best or effective practices in blended course design to determine commonalities among such practices. A qualitative meta-analysis reveals common principles regarding blended definitions, the design process, pedagogical strategies, classroom and online technology utilization, assessment strategies, and course implementation and student readiness. Findings reveal areas of disconnect and conflict, as well as implications for the likelihood of successful utilization when best/effective practices are followed.
From Research to Practice: Towards an Integrated and Comprehensive Faculty Development Program
Authors: Ragan Lawrence C. , Bigatel Paula Mae , Kennan Shannon S. , Dillon Janet May
Published: February 2017

This article describes the design and development of a professional development program based upon research on the competencies necessary for online teaching success [1] conducted at Penn State University in 2009-2010. The article highlights how the results of this research are being aligned with various professional development courses comprising the certificate program for online faculty at Penn State’s World Campus. This article describes the process of research design and implementation to the direct application for professional development.
DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A MANDATORY ONLINE STUDENT ORIENTATION
Authors: Jones Kona Renee
Published: February 2017

A rural Community College evaluated their procedures for preparing students for online courses and determined they were not meeting the needs of the students. Through the use of the ADDIE Model of Instructional Design, a mandatory online orientation was developed and implemented. Results from the implementation indicate that after completing the orientation students feel they are better prepared for their online courses and this is further backed up by an increase in online retention.
ACCOMMODATING MOBILE LEARNING IN COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Authors: Alden Jay
Published: February 2017

Mobile devices and applications are expected to have a significant impact on teaching and learning in the near future. Yet colleges and universities are currently facing severe budget constraints and discretionary funding is restricted for new initiatives. The question addressed in this paper is: “What strategy should an institution of higher learning with limited resources use in adapting the capabilities of mobile devices to benefit its academic programs?” To help answer this question, students were surveyed to identify their perceptions on the importance of a selected set of mobile learning functions, their experience with using those functions, their recommendation for a mobile learning adoption strategy, and information on the particular mobile devices they possess. The recommended strategy was “pick and choose special capabilities to develop” with the selected functions being (1) Receive alerts and reminders about assignments and appointments concerning the course being taken; (2) Communicate individually with faculty, an advisor, or other students using voice, email, or text messaging; (3) Post or reply to items in a poll, discussion board, or other application; and (4) Download and review lesson materials from a course being taken. Other recommendations included techniques for faculty and student support services as well as institutional policies for limiting models of mobile devices for use in courses, making online courseware for laptops and desktops the same as mobile learning courseware, and making the opportunity for mobile learning optional.
Online Advising Pilot at the Community College of Vermont
Authors: Nolan Kimberly
Published: February 2017

ABSTRACT/KEYWORDS

As more colleges add online courses and fully online programs, the need to offer online supports to students becomes more apparent. The connection to an adviser is critical for all students, but for online students it can serve as their primary connection to the institution (Lorenzetti, 2004). In Fall 2011 a pilot study was conducted at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) to examine online advising through a Moodle course site. Although this pilot study represented a small online advising cohort, 56 of the total 155 online students, it illustrates implications for practice and research. The advising cohort showed a slightly higher retention rate than the overall online population. Based on survey results students reported a strong desire for an adviser who stays with them throughout their educational career at the college. In Fall 2012, CCV institutionalized online advising and began a systematic approach to assisting online students. Five advisors added online students to their work assignments and all CCV advisors were informed of what services CCV would be offering online. When students applied to CCV and selected online (ONL) as a home location, they were contacted via email with an explanation of the online services available to them so that students could make a more informed decision about their home location. In Fall 2012, 286 students selected ONL as their home location and were contacted by staff , 256 students chose to remain online.

Keywords: online, advising, community college
BUILDING ACADEMIC STAFF CAPACITY TO SUPPORT ONLINE LEARNING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Authors: Krull Greig , Mallinson Brenda
Published: February 2017

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Africa face the challenge of responding to the expanding demand for tertiary education while maintaining or enhancing the quality of their course offerings. This has led to some HEIs introducing interactive web technologies to support their distance teaching and learning practices. However, academic staff at these institutions may struggle to provide sufficient support to online learners in part due to inadequate staff capacity in terms of familiarity with and use of online communication tools. This paper reports the practical experiences of building academic staff capacity within three southern Africa institutions, in order to initiate skills development and introduce foundational concepts in support of engaging online learners. The design of the course material is discussed and the experiences of the facilitators and participants are examined.
USING OER AS A TOOL FOR AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR HARD TO REACH RURAL FARMER POPULATIONS
Authors: Muniafu Max Maina
Published: February 2017

Agriculture is the mainstay of Kenya’s economy and contributes significantly to the gross domestic product (GDP). A great majority of this comes from smallholder farmers. A major challenge is assisting these farmers to make improvements in their production ventures with an advantage that the devolved form of government in Kenya, inaugurated in 2010, has increased focus in the rural setups. United States International University (USIU) has been involved in the development of training materials for farmer organizations and specifically a course module based on several interdisciplinary field case studies was developed. This Farmers’ Agribusiness training course was developed on an Open Educational Resource (OER) platform to help both farmers (who had limited training in commercialization of agriculture) and farmer organizations. Its intention was to provide access to additional skills and knowledge to allow farmers to move from a 'farm' to a 'firm'. Five farmers were identified from various parts of the country and were then used in partnership to develop the modules for the course over a one year period. There was frequent follow up of the farmers in field trips. There was a positive feedback on the OER materials despite challenges that the farmers must be computer literate if they were to utilize the materials directly. Mobile learning presents an opportunity to address this shortcoming. Kenya has witnessed tremendous growth in the use of mobile phones in the rural population whose main occupation is agriculture. Although a few enlightened farmers were found to have been using mobile SMS service to seek help on best agriculture practice and marketing of farm produce, there is a need to establish whether mobile technologies can enhance farmers training and support in the rural area.
THE POTENTIAL OF A MULTI-MEDIA OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE MODULE IN ENHANCING EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN POST GRADUATE AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM: EXPERIENCE FROM AGSHARE PROJECT MODEL
Authors: Hassen Jemal Yousuf
Published: February 2017

Graduate programs in agriculture in developing countries such as in Ethiopia are often designed in cognizance of the need for skilled manpower for agricultural development. In Ethiopia, the contribution of graduates of agricultural graduate program towards the attempt to transform smallholder agriculture has become a matter of urgency in the face of the increasing challenge of food insecurity. However, the performance of graduates of the programs in making concrete contributions to the urgent needs of agricultural development has been patchy at best. There might be no single best solution as to how to make agricultural graduate programs and or their graduates responsive to the needs of agricultural development. In particular, hopes that effective teaching and learning in agricultural graduate programs would lead them to attain relevant knowledge and skill to make concrete contributions to agricultural development are frequently not realized. This article seeks to share the experience of implementing the AgShare project model to develop and use an open education resource (OER) module and in so doing furthering our understanding of the possibilities of enhancing the quality of teaching and learning towards its intended purpose [1]. Among the key findings from this experience is that a multi-media OER module developed against clearly defined educational needs with authentic content designed according to sound educational principles, can lead to direct and immediate improvements in the quality of teaching and learning that enables learners to acquire knowledge and skill that fit ultimate purpose in a real life context.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL SECTION ON INTEGRATING ACCESSIBILITY INTO ONLINE LEARNING
Authors: Betts Kristen
Published: February 2017

This special section of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks on Integrating Accessibility into Online Learning is a compilation of papers, interviews, and webinars that provide an overview of the broad spectrum of issues related to accessibility, online learning, and student success. The proliferation of technology and online learning have transformed higher education in terms of national enrollments and instructional delivery. Data reveals that between fall 2002 and fall 2012, the number of higher education students taking at least one online course increased from 1.6 million to 6.7 million, representing a growth rate of 21 percent [1]. While online learning provides extensive new opportunities for students to enroll in degree and certificate programs, these opportunities are closely linked to accessibility. An institutional commitment to accessibility is needed to support success for all students. Universities must provide students with disabilities equal access to all programs including activities and services that allow an equal opportunity for them to actively participate and to achieve the same results as other students. This special section showcases research, trends, and recommended best practices to increase accessibility and student success in online learning for students with disabilities.
LEGAL PERSPECTIVE: Q&A WITH DANIEL F. GOLDSTEIN
Authors: Betts Kristen
Published: February 2017

For students with disabilities to have the same opportunities to succeed as their nondisabled peers, access to educational technology and digital content is critical. It is essential that higher education boards, administrators, faculty, and administrative staff understand why accessibility must be on the forefront of our educational programs, co-curricular initiatives, support services, and infrastructure for on-campus and online programs. This question and answer session with Daniel F. Goldstein, a partner and trial lawyer with Brown, Goldstein & Levy, provides a legal perspective on issues relating to accessibility and online learning.
Investigating Asynchronous Online Communication: A Connected Stance Revealed
Authors: Wegmann Susan J , McCauley Joyce K.
Published: February 2017

This research project explores the effects of altering the structure of discussion board formats to increase students’ engagement and participation. This paper will present the findings of a two-university, two-class research project in which asynchronous discussion board entries were analyzed for substance. By using oral discourse analysis techniques, the postings of two distinct structures of discussion board entries were analyzed. A baseline of typical student interactions was established by using an Open-ended discussion board assignment. Then the requirements were changed and an Experimental discussion board format was introduced on which students were placed into smaller groups and expected to enact a 3R pattern of Respond, React, and Reply. The ways in which students make their thinking visible were coded and tabulated. Findings suggest that a Connected Stance, identified by a high level of participation coupled with a high level of engagement, was an optimal online discourse pattern.
A National Survey of Faculty Development Evaluation Outcome Measures and Procedures
Authors: Meyer Katrina A. , Murrell Vicki S.
Published: February 2017

This article presents the results of a national study of 39 higher education institutions that collected information about their evaluation procedures and outcome measures for faculty development for online teaching conducted during 2011-2012. The survey results found that over 90% of institutions used measures of the faculty person’s assessment of satisfaction and usefulness of the training; student GPAs were used by only 30% of the institutions. As for how evaluations were conducted, online evaluations were used by 80% of institutions and focus groups were used by 21% of the institutions.
Educational Mixology: A Pedagogical Approach to Promoting Adoption of Technology to Support New Learning Models in Health Science Disciplines
Authors: McDonald Paige , Lyons Laurie , Straker Howard , Barnett Jacqueline , Schlumpf Karen , Cotton Linda , Corcoran Mary
Published: February 2017

For disciplines heavily reliant upon traditional classroom teaching, such as medicine and health sciences, incorporating new learning models may pose challenges for students and faculty. In an effort to innovate curricula, better align courses to required student learning outcomes, and address the call to redesign health professions education, Health Sciences Programs at The George Washington University (GW) embarked on two faculty development initiatives to encourage adoption of online, blended, and technology-enhanced courses. This article describes the Review, Refresh, Revise (R3) program, which relies on the evidenced-based Quality Matters Higher Education rubric, and resources from the Supported Media for Administration and Teaching (SMART) Lab to develop and promote a pedagogical approach to course redesign. It also presents preliminary data evaluating the programs in terms of faculty satisfaction, student satisfaction, learning outcomes, and learner engagement. Data analysis indicates faculty satisfaction with the R3 program and SMART Lab resources, despite faculty concerns regarding the time commitment of R3. It also indicated that both initiatives improved course quality, learning outcomes, and learner engagement. Analysis indicates student satisfaction with course revisions in online and technology-enhanced courses, although student satisfaction in the first fully blended course varied, particularly with regard to whether students found the use of technology engaging or essential to learning. Further research is required to understand student responses to blended learning in health sciences.