MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching
Vol. 6, No. 2, June 2010

 

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CONTENTS
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Research Papers

     

Twenty Years of Research on the Academic Performance Differences Between Traditional and Distance Learning: Summative Meta-Analysis and Trend Examination
Mickey Shachar and Yoram Neumann

 
318
Understanding Students’ Online Learning Experiences in Virtual Teams
Jennifer Loh and Robyn Smyth
 
335
From Cyberspace to Print: Re-examining the Effects of Collaborative Discussion Board Invention on First-Year Academic Writing
Florence Elizabeth Bacabac

343
Student Perceptions and Learning Outcomes in Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Learning Environments in a Biology Course
Latchman Somenarain, Shylaja Akkaraju, and Rajendra Gharbaran
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353
The Lived Experience of Online Educators: Hermeneutic Phenomenology
Jennie C. De Gagne
and Kelley J. Walters
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357
Student Characteristics and Motivation Orientation of Online and Traditional Degree Program Student
Cindy Stewart, Christine Bachman, and Ruth Johnson
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367
The Impact of Text Messaging on the Community of Inquiry in Online Courses
Cindy L. Kovalik and Kim A. Hosler
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380

Late-Career Adults in Online Education: A Rewarding Experience for Individuals Aged 50 to 65
Amy S. Gaumer Erickson and Patricia M. Noonan

388
Exploring the Use of Social Bookmarking Technology in Education: An Analysis of Students’ Experiences using a Course-specific Delicious.com Account
Tricia M. Farwell and Richard Waters

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398
Using the Four Questions Technique to Enhance Critical Thinking in Online Discussions
Martha Alexander, Nannette Commander, Daphne Greenberg, and Teresa Ward
409
Teamwork and Team Performance in Online Simulations: The Business Strategy Game
Steve Jenner, Meng Zhao, and Tom H. Foote
416
Teacher Moderating and Student Engagement in Synchronous Computer Conferences
Shufang Shi
431


Case Studies

     
Systematic Improvement of Web-based Learning: A Structured Approach Using a Course Improvement Framework
Liz Romero and Noela A. Haughton
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Reflective Practice and Inquiry in Professional Development for Online Teaching
Susan Eliason and Christine L. Holmes
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A Case Study: Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills in an Online Health Care Ethics Course
Nicole Marcisz and Sandra Woien

 
466

Position Papers
     
The Emergence of “Educational Networking”: Can Non-commercial, Education-based Social Networking Sites Really Address the Privacy and Safety Concerns of Educators?
Lori B. Holcomb,
Kevin P. Brady, and Bethany V. Smith
475
Developing New Schemas for Online Teaching and Learning: TPACK
Cheryl L. Ward and Susan N. Kushner Benson
482
A Model for Developing Multimedia Learning Projects
Brabara Frey and Jann Marie Sutton
491
Exploring the Advantages of Blended Instruction at Community Colleges and Technical Schools
Laura Lloyd-Smith
508


Concept Papers

     
Digital Citizenship and Web 2.0 Tools
Reshan Richards
516
Meeting the Challenges of Deaf Education Teacher Preparation: Innovative Practices in Online Learning
Chad E. Smith
and Tamby Allman
523
Towards Best Practices in Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Jared Keengwe
and Terry T. Kidd
533

Instructional Design Notes
     
A Top Ten List for Successful Online Courses
Richard J. Wagner, Jeff P. Vanevenhoven, and James Bronson

542


Call for Papers: Winter 2010 Issue

Deadline:  August 15th


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