Lecturer-student views on successful online learning environments

Social network analysis of peer relationships and online interactions in a blended class using blogs

“…Not surprisingly, when peers engage in question asking of each other, reflect and elaborate on issues raised, and provide high levels of feedback, a deeper level of discussion and interaction is fostered compared to online courses lacking in such activities (Khoo & Forret, 2011;Khoo, Forret, & Cowie, 2010). A collaborative focus with team products fosters a social glue or sense of group cohesiveness since learners are relying on one another for both cognitive as well as emotional support.…”

The Challenges of Creating Successful Collaborative Working and Learning Activities in Online Engineering Courses

“…An example of this was the use of virtual learning environments (VLEs), most teachers started by uploading their face-to-face teaching materials on to the VLE. No doubt a useful reference for students and a way to deliver materials to students but it did not come with a different approach to teaching and learning, and hence the term shovelware [15] was coined. This led many to view online learning as second rate, and it also tended to result in poorer success rates.…”

Evaluating an online learning community: Intellectual, social and emotional development and transfromations

“…The intervention was informed by a review of the literature triangulated against the findings of a baseline study that elicited the views of online lecturers and their students on how learning can be successfully facilitated (Khoo, 2010;Khoo, Forret, & Cowie, 2010). Successful learning experiences are denoted by experiences that engage online class participants in deep and meaningful learning processes and understandings.…”