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Learners’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Online Instruction
Presented by:
Dr. Karen S. Ivers
Dr. JoAnn Carter-Wells
Dr. Joyce Lee
California State University Fullerton
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Overview
Background of the MSIDT Program
Purpose of the Study
Review of the Literature
Methods and Findings
Conclusions and Recommendations
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Background of the MSIDT Program
• Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (MSIDT) – Brief history– Program focus and description
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• First online MS degree program at the university
• Created by interdisciplinary team of faculty
• Went through extensive review process
• WASC approval
• New strategies and protocols
Background of the MSIDT Program: Brief History
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Background of the MSIDT Program: Focus and Description
• Program focus– direct applications of technology for teaching, learning
and curriculum development• Ten courses: two per segment• Learning goal strands throughout curriculum:
– Assessment/evaluation, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving, media literacy, research, written communication
• Cohort model• Boot-up camp and midpoint
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Purpose of the Study
• Background– majority of online students are adult professionals
seeking advanced training or a degree– Rapid growth in online instruction – large source of
ongoing higher education– Quality of instruction cannot be overlooked– Multiple variables can influence students’ online learning
experiences: • prior experience with computers, peer interaction,
teacher/student interaction, and institutional support.
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Purpose of the Study
• Objective: To address each of these variables as they relate to the MSIDT program.
• Purpose: To provide guidelines and recommendations for helping instructors create effective and positive online learning environments.
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Review of the Literature: Prior Experience with Computers
• More experience = more positive learning experience
• Positive attitude toward computers = positive perceptions of online learning
• Previous online experiences influence students’ attitude toward online instruction.
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Review of the Literature: Peer Interaction
• Positive online experiences result from active interaction with other learners– Small group activities can enhance learner
motivation• Positive experiences = better course completion
rate and motivation • Peer interactions are “…more evident in an
affective domain such as attitude, satisfaction, or motivation toward distance learning rather than in a cognitive domain of learning”
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Review of the Literature: Teacher/Student Interaction
• Key factors: – the teacher’s presence and instructor’s social
interactions with students – Instructor expectations– Instructor assistance and interpersonal
encouragement
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Review of the Literature: Institutional Support
• Includes student services, technical support and interface, etc.
• Can affect the students’ academic success and course completion
• More significant than peer or teacher interaction
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Methods
• two reports filed by an external evaluator
• responses to a discussion board prompt, “Being an Online Student”
• midpoint reflections written by each of the students
• end of the program survey
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Findings
• Prior Experience with Computers– Students come into the program well-prepared– Some more advanced than others– Students are less likely to feel intimidated if
they are comfortable with their own technology skills and ability to learn
– Findings support previous research
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Findings
• Peer Interaction – Positive perceptions/attitudes were the result of social
posting threads, group projects, group discussions, and face-to-face meetings (orientation and midpoint).
– 74% used social networking to decrease their sense of isolation
– 93% felt a sense of belonging to the MSIDT online learning community.
– Only 26% stated that the most meaningful learning came about through their interactions with others
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Findings
• Peer Interaction (Continued)
– Negative interactions = exclusion and decreased motivation and interaction
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Findings
• Teacher/Student Interaction – Negative effects:
• lack of consistency, communication, help, interactivity, and instruction
• Rude and uncaring demeanor– Positive effects:
• instructors’ awareness of students’ personal situations and commitment to the students’ success
• Instructional approach • Instructor presence and level of interaction• Responsiveness• Positive feedback
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Findings
• Institutional Support– Technical difficulties = decreased sense of
community– Lack of hardware and software support =
heightened levels of frustration and stress
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Conclusions and Recommendations
• Prior experience with computers– Adds to self confidence and ability to learn
• Peer interaction– Sense of online community; increased
motivation• Teacher/student interaction
– Disposition, presence, instruction • Institutional support
– Access to online learning environment
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Conclusions and Recommendations
• Prior experience with computers– Assess the minimum computer skills (saving files, logging
into and navigating the Internet, etc.) needed to be successful in the online program.
– Determine which software products in which students will need to have basic, intermediate, or advanced skills.
– Establish minimum computer requirements (e.g., Internet speed, memory, etc.) and whether or not a specific platform and operating system are required.
– Ensure students have the necessary computer skills and meet the requirements before accepting them into the online program.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
• Peer Interaction – Create opportunities to support social interactions
among students (e.g., an online social forum where students can talk about topics outside of the program.)
– Establish a safe learning environment; review and enforce rules of netiquette and cooperation.
– Assign group projects.– Establish group discussions.– Hold face-to-face meetings (e.g., orientation and
midpoint, as well as optional end of the program event).
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Conclusions and Recommendations
• Teacher/Student Interaction – Establish consistency in all courses across the
program.– Balance workloads among concurrent courses.– Communicate clear goals and expectations.– Be aware and supportive of students’ personal
situations and needs.– Be committed to the students’ success.– Maintain a constant presence on discussion boards.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
• Teacher/Student Interaction (cont.) – Provide weekly summaries of discussions – citing
students by names for their contributions.– Provide timely responses to emails. – Give supportive and positive feedback.– Ensure instructors have the necessary disposition and
time to teach online.– Teach – do not put the responsibility of instruction on
the textbook.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
• Institutional Support– Ensure students have the necessary support and
instruction to use required tools (software, hardware, etc.)
– If possible, provide 24/7 technical support.– Provide a handbook of how to access and use support
services and who to contact if students encounter difficulties.