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Howell, Ginger S.; LaCour, Misty M.; McGlawn, Penny A. – College Student Journal, 2017
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of three Structured Divergent discussion board prompt designs on knowledge construction in a graduate online course. According to Andrews (1980), the form of the question affects the extent of the response within a discussion. The Playground prompt, the Brainstorming prompt, and the Focal prompt…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Online Courses, Learning Processes, Computer Mediated Communication
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McBride, Jackie; Milligan, Julie; Nichols, Joe – College Student Journal, 2013
The use of on-line instruction at the university level is becoming increasingly prevalent. In one Arkansas university, computer assisted instruction occurs in the form of web-based assignments through on-line courses and degree programs. Students, who are aspiring to become educational leaders, engage in weekly web discussions and activities…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Student Teaching, Graduate Students, Student Reaction
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Deggs, David; Grover, Kenda; Kacirek, Kit – College Student Journal, 2010
This study was conducted to examine the expectations of adult graduate students enrolled in an online degree program at a research university in the mid-South United States. Students who were pursuing their master of education degree were invited to participate in an e-Focus group regarding their expectations of the degree program. Focus groups…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Research Universities, Student Attitudes, Focus Groups
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Payne, Denise A.; Johnson, Julie M. – College Student Journal, 2005
The purpose of this project was to provide a resource for distance education graduate students or their instructors to help students excel in their online programs. The researchers interviewed 15 people, consisting of current students and recent graduates. Participants provided information about the nature of online courses, why these courses were…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Online Courses, Graduate Students, Distance Education
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Wilson, Janell D.; Cordry, Sheila; Notar, Charles E.; Friery, Kathleen – College Student Journal, 2004
When educators are given the opportunity to speak candidly, straight from their heart and soul about their profession, what might they have to say? Twenty-three graduate students enrolled in a Leadership in Education class were given the chance to do exactly that via an on-line discussion board forum assignment. This article reports the results of…
Descriptors: Teaching (Occupation), Leadership, Elementary Education, Education Courses