Student Perceptions and Learning Outcomes in Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Learning Environments in a Biology Course

Student Perceptions and Learning Outcomes in Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Learning Environments in a Biology Course

This paper presents data from a two-semester study of the effects of distance learning on student achievements as well as their perceptions and attitudes towards online education. Students' course grades and satisfaction survey results from two internet-based instructional groups were compared....

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of online learning and teaching 2010-06, Vol.6 (2), p.353
Hauptverfasser: Latchman Somenarain, Akkaraju, Shylaja, Gharbaran, Rajendra
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Achievement
College students
Control Groups
Course Content
Data Analysis
Distance learning
Educational Environment
Internet
Online Courses
Online instruction
Studies
Teaching Methods
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Zusammenfassung:This paper presents data from a two-semester study of the effects of distance learning on student achievements as well as their perceptions and attitudes towards online education. Students' course grades and satisfaction survey results from two internet-based instructional groups were compared. The results showed no significant difference in course grades and student satisfaction between the two online groups.
ISSN:1558-9528