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Assessing the feasibility of using virtual environments in distance education.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Johnson, CM; Corazzini, KN; Shaw, R
Published in: Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal
March 2011

Abstract: Learning is an active, social process. However, many distance education programs are flat and asynchronous with limited interaction. Virtual environments may be best equipped to foster an active social learning environment that provides optimal distance education. This study explored how nursing informatics students perceived the strengths and limitations of three different online modalities of learning: Learning Management System, Webinar, and Virtual Environments. Student perceptions of nine learning and instructional technology domains were explored using the Student Assessment of Learning Gains instrument (Seymour, Wiese, Hunter, & Daffinrud, 2000) with additional, open-ended question. Two concurrent themes arose from the three platforms: technical challenges and students showing preference for synchronous web-based learning. Virtual Environments emerged as the favored distance based education. As the availability and use of these technologies proliferates, educators are challenged to understand the effects of these technologies on student learning outcomes to optimize student learning.

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Published In

Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal

ISSN

2073-7904

Publication Date

March 2011

Volume

3

Issue

1

Start / End Page

5 / 16

Related Subject Headings

  • 4609 Information systems
  • 3903 Education systems
  • 1303 Specialist Studies in Education
  • 0807 Library and Information Studies
  • 0806 Information Systems
 

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Johnson, C. M., Corazzini, K. N., & Shaw, R. (2011). Assessing the feasibility of using virtual environments in distance education. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal, 3(1), 5–16.
Johnson, C. M., K. N. Corazzini, and R. Shaw. “Assessing the feasibility of using virtual environments in distance education.Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal 3, no. 1 (March 2011): 5–16.
Johnson CM, Corazzini KN, Shaw R. Assessing the feasibility of using virtual environments in distance education. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal. 2011 Mar;3(1):5–16.
Johnson, C. M., et al. “Assessing the feasibility of using virtual environments in distance education.Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, Mar. 2011, pp. 5–16.
Johnson CM, Corazzini KN, Shaw R. Assessing the feasibility of using virtual environments in distance education. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal. 2011 Mar;3(1):5–16.

Published In

Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal

ISSN

2073-7904

Publication Date

March 2011

Volume

3

Issue

1

Start / End Page

5 / 16

Related Subject Headings

  • 4609 Information systems
  • 3903 Education systems
  • 1303 Specialist Studies in Education
  • 0807 Library and Information Studies
  • 0806 Information Systems