Abstract
This paper discusses a comparative case study of online media history courses designed from the constructivist perspective (Moon, 1999). Data were collected using online participant observation, the course management systems automated tracking of students' course website usage, and online questionnaires. Data were analyzed/or insights regarding factors affecting student participation, satisfaction, and achievement. Innovative strategies for designing online learning environments that encourage interaction, active learning, and academic integrity were field-tested and critiqued. Among the innovations that shaped "classroom" dialogue and fostered an active learning community were: (1) using and publicizing the course management systems capabilities for tracking students' course website usage, and (2) creating a course feedback discussion forum.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Communication
Volume
37
Issue
1
First Page
59
Last Page
75
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Kleinman, Sharon S.
(2005)
"When Messages are the Medium: Researching Best Practices in Online Education,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 37:
No.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol37/iss1/6
Copyright
©2005 Iowa Communication Association
