Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Adult education--Computer-assisted instruction; Adult learning; Continuing education; Open learning;
Abstract
The purpose of this literature review is to describe how instructors can build interactive online courses that will enhance student learning, enjoyment, motivation, and success in an online distance education course. It is intended to be a resource for instructors to use when planning and preparing to teach an online course. This literature review should help instructors understand who adult learners are and what motivates them to succeed; why using an instructional design model will help save time, money, and increase the success of the course; and how to use the technology available in the online environment to build online activities, or e-tivities, to increase student learning, motivation, and success in the online course. This reviewer has found that motivation is one of the most important elements of learner success when taking an online course and one way to increase motivation and course satisfaction is to incorporate e-tivities into the online learning environment. This reviewer recommends that as institutions build their online course offerings, those building the courses should be offered research based resources and training before planning, designing, and developing an online course.
Year of Submission
2010
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
First Advisor
Leigh E. Zeitz
Date Original
2010
Object Description
1 PDF file (v, 39 pages)
Copyright
©2010 Krystal Grady
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Grady, Krystal, "Designing and developing online instruction for the adult learner : learning theories, motivational models, and e-tivities" (2010). Graduate Research Papers. 171.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/171
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Adult and Continuing Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Online and Distance Education Commons
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