Graduates’ Reflections on an Online Doctorate in Educational Technology

A Preliminary Examination of Doctoral Student Retention Factors in Private Online Workspaces

“…Moreover, this study seeks to offer preliminary feedback to guide the further development of the virtual workspace and tools for online doctoral leaners. Demand for online doctoral programs is increasing (Fuller, Risner, Lowder, Hart, & Bachenheimer, 2014), and researchers are investigating using virtual communities to reduce feelings of isolation in doctoral students (Berman, Radda, & Cross, 2013). In response to the incursion of online students, developments in technology, and continuing high rates of doctoral attrition, it is important to identify approaches that meet the needs of doctoral students in the twentyfirst century.…”

Identifying Significant Personal and Program Factors that Predict Online EdD Students’ Program Integration

“…For many students who successfully matriculate, the asynchronous communication provided the opportunity for deep reflection and created a learning environment conducive to their learning preferences (Ivankova & Stick, 2007). However, online doctoral students in other studies have reported that balanced use of both synchronous and asynchronous communication enhanced their sense of connection with faculty and peers, and ultimately, persistence (Teng, Chen, Kinshuk, & Leo, 2012;Fuller, Risner, Lowder, Hart, & Bachenheimer, 2014). Maul, Berman, and Ames (2018), in an exploratory case study of online doctoral programs (e.g., DBA, EdD, and PhD) in the dissertation phase, found that the use of online video coaching improved academic success, belonging and integration, and ultimately retention.…”

Comparative Review of Education Doctorates in Three Countries

“…Educational technology has indeed revolutionized higher education (Harris, 2013;Havard, East, Prayaga, & Whiteside, 2016). Collaborators agree with Fuller, Risner, Lowder, Hart, and Bachenheimer (2014) who purport that the digital transformation has enhanced education. Each of the three programs compared offer easy access to online libraries, remote access to various software programs, and access to cuttingedge technologies that permit reaching beyond physical locations.…”

“…Affordable video conferencing technologies and course management systems have made electronic learning and distance supervision possible. Distance education or online learning, a challenge to the traditional lecture-based face-to-face course format, has evolved as a sustainable approach to higher education (Annand, 2015;Kena et al, 2014) and according to Fuller et al (2014), online doctoral education has become more prevalent. The education doctorate at The University of West Florida provides an example of the online doctorate evolution as most of its required courses are offered in an online format.…”