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Title:
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INSTRUCTIONAL TIME USE IN TRADITIONAL AND ONLINE COURSES |
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Author(s):
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Marius Boboc , Selma Vonderwell |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-38-0 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2011 |
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Edition:
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Volume II |
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Keywords:
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Use of instructional time; online classes; traditional courses; student learning |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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287 |
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Last Page:
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290 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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The recent increase in online course offerings by institutions of higher education has been coupled with a growing body of research focused on factors that influence this mode of delivery both positively and negatively. Concurrently, there is an impetus for more studies on what qualifies as effective instruction in virtual learning environments, as compared to traditional face-to-face classes. While there are no significant differences between the two types of courses in terms of student learning outcomes, more evidence is needed to connect instructional design, curriculum sequencing, and online pedagogy to success of online learners. Of particular interest is the comparative use of instructional time in online and traditional face-to-face classes. This paper discusses work in progress aimed at identifying faculty feedback that correlates the range of instructional activities and their respective time allotment with actual learning time, based on comparisons between the two types of delivery modes. |
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