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A Study of Learners Perception and Attitude towards BA/BSS Program of SSHL of Bangladesh Open University
Author: Sultana, Sabiha
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Open Universities,Distance Education,Student Attitudes,Undergraduate Students,Student Characteristics,College Programs

In the present day open and distance education has become a significant way of the development of higher education. Bangladesh Open University (BOU), the only public institution in Bangladesh offers several formal and non-formal programs from secondary to post graduate level through distance mode. The main objectives of BOU's program is to provide flexible and need based education particularly to the rural and disadvantaged groups like woman, agricultural workers, unemployed youths, uneducated adults, on-the-job people etc. The School of Social Science, Humanities and Language (SSHL) at the BOU offers Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science (BA/BSS) to create efficient and skilled manpower in the country. The focuses of this paper is to find out learners' views and attitude towards BA/BSS program at BOU. In this study, 187 respondents were randomly selected from 15 tutorial centers of 2 Regional Resource centers (RRCs) of BOU. The study showed that 62% learners were male and the mean age of the learners was 34.05 years (minimum 22; maximum 54). More than 50% learners were married and nearly half (47.6%) of them were private employees and 86.6% were Muslims. Amongst them, 72.2% were come from urban areas and residing around 23.08 km from the tutorial centers. Most (72%) of the learners of BA/BSS program stated that the program was as usual but 24.1% expressed that it was difficult to understand but 97.7% learners responded that text materials were up to the mark. Regarding the media programs, 61% of the learners gave their opinion that TV programs were at the level best but they wanted to watch these at the evening or night schedule. It was surprising that 26.2% of the learners had bitter experience with the services of RRCs. Finally, some measures have been proposed to offer effective and more popular educational program through BOU. (Contains 3 figures and 4 tables.)
Planning the Networking of ODL Institutions for Establishing Integrated Distance Education System in India
Author: Khanna, Pankaj
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Distance Education,Educational Technology,Cost Effectiveness,Open Universities,Program Development,Educational Development,Design Requirements,Client Server Architecture,Developing Nations,Information Technology,Computer Uses in Education,Computer System Design,Educational Policy,Computer Networks,Computer Storage Devices,Technology Planning,Internet,Intercollegiate Cooperation,College Planning

It is proposed to establish an Integrated Distance Education System in India by designing modern technology based information communication network, connecting all its ODL (Open and Distance Learning) institutions to the headquarters of the ODL system in India. The principle roles to be performed by such a system have been discussed; according to which it would enable, educate and empower every member of the academic community including distance learners so as to provide them quality distance education. The connectivity between the ODL institutions would be achieved through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network) involving wireless networking and optical networking. Various benefits of providing VPN connectivity to the ODL institutions in India, such as cost effectiveness, security, and shared applications/services have also been discussed. Thus, the networking of all the ODL institutions in India would provide a national framework so as to build an excellent Integrated Distance Education System necessary for providing equity and quality distance education at national level. (Contains 4 figures.)
Cooperative Learning Environment with the Web 2.0 Tool E-Portfolios
Author: Or Kan, Soh
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Web Sites,Electronic Publishing,Cooperative Learning,Active Learning,Program Effectiveness,Foreign Countries,Educational Environment,Teaching Methods,Web 2.0 Technologies,Portfolios (Background Materials),Learning Processes,Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Learning Experience,Secondary School Students,Influence of Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Use Studies,Participant Satisfaction,Student Attitudes,Distance Education,Physics,Likert Scales

In recent years, the development of information and communication technology (ICT) in the world and Malaysia namely has created a significant impact on the methods of communicating information and knowledge to the learners and consequently, innovative teaching techniques have evolved to change the ways teachers teach and the ways students learn. This study main focuses are directed on developing a cooperative learning environment to promote an active learning environment of smart schools in Malaysia. Within this learning process, multimedia technology and Web 2.0 tools, namely, MyPortfolio were integrated to provide the students to learn on their own as well as to document their progress and experience within this cooperative learning environment. The core purpose of this study is to establish the impact on student learning, their perceptions and learning experiences of the cooperative learning environment using web 2.0 tools among the smart secondary schools students in Malaysia. Surveys were conducted to students to ascertain their reaction towards these learning environment activities. The results of this project were encouraging as the students managed to cope with each other to reach their common goal. The usage of blogs acts as an important tool to enhance team cooperation and to foster a learning community within the class. (Contains 4 figures and 5 tables.)
Student Preferences and Experiences in Online Thesis Advising: A Case Study of Universitas Terbuka
Author: Suciati
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Feedback (Response),Graduate Students,Open Universities,Foreign Countries,Internet,Preferences,Case Studies,Student Experience,Academic Advising,Computer Mediated Communication,Error Correction,Technology Uses in Education,Use Studies,Theses,Intermode Differences

Online learning and communication requires new perspectives and habits of learning which oftentimes are not readily acquired by students and faculties. The sense of security in the old habits of face-to-face learning may become a hindrance in the development of positive attitude and ease in online communication. This study explored student perceptions of the thesis advising process and the use of online communication for thesis submission, correction and feedback at the Open University of Indonesia (Universitas Terbuka, UT). This is an exploratory study of Internet usage patterns for thesis advising by students and advisors. The study, which involved thirty graduate students, reveals that in some cases there is a mismatch of perceptions and expectations in online advising between students and advisors. Even though students reported generally positive perceptions of online advising, only half of the students used the Internet for thesis advising. Only 38 percent of the respondents sent their thesis papers to an advisor using email, and, for various reasons, 61.5 percent preferred that the advisors provide written feedback on the printed draft rather than electronic feedback on the document sent back and forth using the Internet. Paperless thesis advising is not desirable for the students involved in this study, although they typically use the Internet for other purposes. Reasons for this discrepancy will discuss. (Contains 4 figures.)
Door of Hope or Despair: Students' Perception of Distance Education at University of Ghana
Author: Oteng-Ababio, M.
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Distance Education,Negative Attitudes,Factor Analysis,Student Evaluation,Educational Testing,Access to Education,Educational History,Educational Development,Test Construction,Attitude Measures,Student Characteristics,Developing Nations,Computer Mediated Communication,Computer Uses in Education,Instructional Design,Educational Technology,College Instruction,College Students,Educational Policy,Student Surveys,Predictor Variables,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Use Studies,Usability,Testing Problems,Evaluation Problems,Program Effectiveness,Participant Satisfaction,Adult Students

Distance Education has globally become one of the important solutions for increasing admission into the universities, decongesting campuses and efficient utilization of time and space. To ensure the sustainability of the programmes' noble objectives calls for periodic re-evaluation of its modus operandi including the assessment of the perception of its intended beneficiaries. Using exploratory factor analysis, this study analyzes the perceptions of DE students from the University of Ghana. The results of the study show that students have positive perception on the usefulness, satisfaction and flexibility of the programme but have a negative attitude towards examination related issues. The underlying factors include the untimely delivery and poorly edited modules as well as poor arranged examination schedules. The study recommends the implementation of electronic mediated services as one of the main ways of making the objectives of DE a reality. (Contains 7 tables and 5 figures.)
Integrating Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) in Distance Education: A Constructivist Framework for Social Networking
Author: Yuzer, T. Volkan
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Constructivism (Learning),Distance Education,Internet,Television,Teaching Methods,Social Networks,Learning Theories,Online Courses,Educational Technology

New communication technologies and constructivist pedagogy have the great potential to build very powerful paradigm shifts that enhance Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) in distance education. Therefore, the main purpose of this chapter is to explore the new concerns, issues and potentials for the IPTV delivery of distance education to multicultural populations. In this study, the design strategies and principles of how to build social networking based on constructivist learning theory are discussed in order to generate a theoretical framework that provides everyday examples and experiences for IPTV in distance education. This framework also shows the needs, expectations and beliefs, and strengths-weaknesses of IPTV in distance. In short, this framework concentrates on discussing the main characteristics of IPTV in distance education and describes how those characteristics can help build constructivist online communities. (Contains 1 table and 2 figures.)
Emergence of Virtual Communities as Means of Communication: A Case Study on Virtual Health Care Communities
Author: Argan, Mehpare Tokay
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Social Support Groups,Marketing,Content Analysis,Case Studies,Health Services,Health Education,Coding,Computer Mediated Communication,Discussion,Web Sites,Influence of Technology,Internet,Use Studies,Health Personnel,Consumer Education,Access to Information,Information Seeking,Information Sources

Like in all areas, virtual communities make their presence felt in the area of healthcare too. Virtual communities play an important role in healthcare in terms of gathering information on healthcare, sharing of personal interests and providing social support. Virtual communities provide a way for a group of peers to communicate with each other. In the health context, they may also be referred to as electronic support groups. They include forums, discussion boards on websites, mailing lists, chat rooms, or newsgroups. This paper provides an overview and discussion of virtual communities in health care. In this paper the state of marketing implications in virtual communities in the health care sector is reviewed. The case study method was used. Data were collected from a web site about health care, as content analysis. CRM, customization, marketing research and database, e-word of mouth, e-services and promotions as marketing tools were used in the virtual community. The findings indicate that members of the reviewed web site used forums heavily as a means of interactivity and gathering of health related and social based information. (Contains 8 tables.)
Online Interactive Forums as a Learning Tool among the Media Students--An Analysis
Author: Arulchelvan, S.
Date: 2011-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Video Technology,Computer Mediated Communication,Content Analysis,Teaching Methods,Educational Technology,Web Sites,Surveys,Interviews,Internet,Computer Uses in Education,College Students

New media is giving a new avatar to the education. Especially the second generation of web is drastically altered the education and teaching-learning patterns. Online forum is one of the tiny kids of new media and act as a vibrant tool for the learners. A forum allows many people to chime in about their experiences, information, technical knowhow, etc. It is an online communication between multiple users through text, voice, video and more. Throughout the world billions of forums are exist. This research was carried out to study the role and usage of online forum among the media students during the year 2010. The specific objectives of the study were to know the awareness; analyze the process and usage pattern; to find out the effectiveness and other dimensions of the online forums among the media students. Content analysis, survey and in-depth interview methods were used to find out facts. Forum's contents like visual appearance, interaction, navigations, interface, etc. were analyzed. Survey was conducted among the media students. In-depth interview was done among the experts. The research has found the following important facts: Online forums are acting better platform for the media students. The users frequently visited the forum and follow the thread. Most of the students post their doubts, queries on the particular topic and got many reply answers from other members like peers, experts, etc. They also exchange their views and clear doubts. It increases their capacity, subject knowledge, etc. Online forum is a cost effective method and a better tool for education.
Teachers' Views on the Potential Use of Online In-Service Education and Training Activities
Author: Kokoc, Mehmet
Date: 2011-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocational Schools,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis,Teacher Attitudes,Inservice Teacher Education,Learning Activities,Training Methods,Qualitative Research,Intention,Technology Uses in Education,Computer Mediated Communication,Elementary Secondary Education,Professional Development,Online Courses,Electronic Learning,Efficiency,Barriers,Teaching Methods,Delivery Systems,Participant Satisfaction,Distance Education

This study examined teacher's views on the potential use of online in-service education and training (INSET) activities. The study used a qualitative approach. A total of 13 in-service teachers from primary school, vocational school, science and art center, high school in Trabzon (on the Black Sea coast of Turkey) participated in the study. To determine opinions of participants about the potential use of online INSET activities, a online conference was held to determine teachers' views. The participants who had experienced traditional and face to face INSET courses discussed their INSET experiences and thoughts about online INSET activities. These views were transcribed and then analyzed using content analysis. The main conclusions are: with online INSET activities, especially time and place dependency can be overcome, and accommodation and transportation issues can be resolved. Teachers feel that online INSET activities can promote effective use of resources. (Contains 4 tables.)
Collaborative Learning in Teaching a Second Language through the Internet
Author: Istifci, Ilknur
Date: 2011-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Cooperative Learning,Social Environment,Internet,Teaching Methods,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Electronic Learning,Virtual Classrooms,Educational Objectives,Teacher Role,Communities of Practice,Aptitude Treatment Interaction

We can call the education offered by using the Internet environment as "teaching through the Internet". Such a teaching contributes to interaction, which is not sufficient in traditional classrooms most of the time. It gives the geographically separated students the opportunity of exchanging ideas and information, collaborative learning, discovering alternatives in learning and developing their own learning styles. In addition, this type of teaching allows learners to see subjects from different perspectives. Groups having special interests can share their own experiences even if they are too far from each other. When we look at the aims of this type of learning that is mostly used in higher education, it is seen that learners are encouraged to learn through distance education. Teaching through distance education can also be done on campus environments. Learners can participate in the courses and discussions whenever and wherever they want except from the pre-scheduled meetings. The Internet-based interactive environments offer the interaction which supports the learners in learning. Being independent of time and place, learners can work with each other, and interact and collaborate with their tutors and classmates. Collaboration brings solidarity with it. The aim of learning through collaboration is to obtain information and use this information to solve a problem. In general, collaborative learning creates a positive social environment and facilitates comprehension. Collaborative learning is based on the idea that learners working in groups towards a common goal can learn better than the students who can work on their own. The aim is to make learners to want each other's success, to motivate each other, and to teach each other in order to achieve the learning objectives. Collaborative learning requires solidarity and reciprocal loyalty. Solidarity and reciprocal loyalty implies the active participation and contribution of each group member to the success of the group. This paper mentions how teaching through distance education happens, interaction in teaching through the Internet, collaborative learning, and how collaborative learning occurs in teaching a second language through the Internet.
Developing Conceptual Framework for Revising Self-Learning Materials (SLMs) of the Open School (OS) of Bangladesh Open University (BOU) at a Digital Environment
Author: Yeasmin, Sabina
Date: 2011-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Open Universities,Distance Education,Electronic Learning,Autoinstructional Aids,Open Education,Secondary Schools

Bangladesh Open University (BOU) runs school programs as part of its academic activities through open schooling since its inception. As of today, the Open School uses the first generation self-learning materials (SLMs) written, before an era, following an in-house style and template. The concerned faculty member corrects, every year, texts before the reprint; but this is limited to spelling mistakes, factual errors and page make-ups only. The University has taken policy and steps to revise the texts as a whole which is still limited to the previous process. But; the current government is implementing the agenda of digital Bangladesh which definitely will influence the texts vis-a-vis template, learner's instructions, gender-sensitiveness, context and content. In addition, education theory has been shifted from instructivism to constructivism which is being experimented and implemented by the Ministerial project entitled Teaching Quality Improvement (TQI) partnering with the BOU School of Education with new texts. Time changes, new things are being adopted. Open School also requires revising its texts in relation to the government's current agenda of implementing the digital Bangladesh. This study collects data from tutors, distance educators, writers and reviewers and finally develops a framework for revising the OS SLMs at a digital environment.
Issues and Problems in Distance Education
Author: Rashid, Nadia
Date: 2011-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Educational Technology,Barriers,Performance Factors,Trend Analysis,Literature Reviews,Performance Technology,Change Strategies,Educational Change,Educational Practices,Instructional Effectiveness,Program Effectiveness

Distance education and its relationship to emerging computer technologies have together offered many promises to the field of education. In practice however, the combination often false short of what it attempts to accomplish some of the short comings are due to problems with the technology; others have more to do with administration, instructional methods, or students. This article provides decision maker with some trends that affect distance education and thus enable them to plan accordingly. The issues and problems are organized into categories as they pertain to students and enrollment, faculty members, academics, technology, the economy, and distance education. All such issues and problems were identified during an extensive review of current literature in the field.
Weblogs for English Language Learning: Students' Perceptions
Author: Wan, Juida
Date: 2011-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Internet,Computer Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Diaries,Web Sites,Electronic Publishing,Student Attitudes,Questionnaires,College Students

The digital explosion of information on the Internet has resulted in a need for a new and up-to-date way for Digital Natives to learn English. Educators have reported numerous benefits of using weblogs in English language learning. This article presents a small scale study on the use of weblogs for English language learning at tertiary level in Malaysia. Twenty six students kept weblogs for a duration of a semester. This study investigated how students perceived the use of weblogs for English language learning. A questionnaire which was made up of both close-ended and open-ended questions was administered at the end of the study. A mixture of quantitative and qualitative methods was used to analyse the students' responses to the questionnaire. The study found that students were aware of their audience when they blogged and that they geared their writing towards their audience. In addition, they also interacted with others through the use of the comment feature on their weblogs. Furthermore, the majority of the students enjoyed blogging and found weblogs useful for English language learning. This study found that weblogs are promising interactive tools for English language learning.