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The Relationship Between Undergraduate Instructor Self- Concept and the Degree of Prosocial Behavior Exhibited by Instructors to Online Undergraduate Business First Year Students
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The Relationship Between Undergraduate Instructor Self- Concept and the Degree of Prosocial Behavior Exhibited by Instructors to Online Undergraduate Business First Year Students.
Creator
Bain, Bernice, Bryan, Valerie, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Abstract/Description
The primary goal of this quantitative study was to investigate the connection between instructor self-concept and prosocial behavior and its impact on student learning; thus, gaining more knowledge about assessment of instructor fit for online, undergraduate, business first-year experience (FYE) courses. If an instructor’s selfconcept is related to the degree of prosocial behavior exhibited, then an instructor with a higher likelihood of exhibiting prosocial behavior may be a better fit for...
Show moreThe primary goal of this quantitative study was to investigate the connection between instructor self-concept and prosocial behavior and its impact on student learning; thus, gaining more knowledge about assessment of instructor fit for online, undergraduate, business first-year experience (FYE) courses. If an instructor’s selfconcept is related to the degree of prosocial behavior exhibited, then an instructor with a higher likelihood of exhibiting prosocial behavior may be a better fit for an online, undergraduate, business FYE course. The study failed to reject all null hypotheses, showing no correlations between faculty self-concept and degree of prosocial behavior exhibited to online business firstyear students. The results did show a correlation between instructor self-concept (RSCQ score) and tendency to exhibit prosocial behavior (PTM score), which is outside of the scope of this study, but informed future research considerations discussed in Chapter 5.
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Date Issued
2018
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013052
Subject Headings
Online learning and distance education., Business teachers., Undergraduates.
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Document (PDF)
SWITCHING LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: COMPARING EFFECTS ON STUDENT PERCEPTION
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SWITCHING LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: COMPARING EFFECTS ON STUDENT PERCEPTION.
Creator
Price, Todd, Bryan, Valerie, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
The computer industry does not understand how adults learn (Knowles, 1983). A profound statement made nearly 40 years ago. With the advancement of technology and the tremendous growth of online learning, the learning management system (LMS) has become the tool for delivering distance education. E-learning platforms have witnessed exponential uptake by the education and corporate sectors over the past three to five years (Wadhwani & Gankar, 2020). From this author's experience in the field of...
Show moreThe computer industry does not understand how adults learn (Knowles, 1983). A profound statement made nearly 40 years ago. With the advancement of technology and the tremendous growth of online learning, the learning management system (LMS) has become the tool for delivering distance education. E-learning platforms have witnessed exponential uptake by the education and corporate sectors over the past three to five years (Wadhwani & Gankar, 2020). From this author's experience in the field of instructional design and online instruction, all LMSs are just a "database with a different user interface (Price, 2016)". But are there opposing perceptions from the online learner regarding two different systems of learning? With the migration of one LMS to another LMS at a large public state university, can an assumption be measured to determine significant differences between the two LMSs? This quantitative research aims to answer if there are significant differences in online student perception between two different learning management systems. Using responses to Instructor Evaluation Forms during four academic years (12 semesters), this study determined if a significant difference existed between the perceived quality of two learning management systems. Moreover, this study added to a minimal body of research regarding improving the quality of learning management systems based on the perception of online students.
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Date Issued
2021
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013852
Subject Headings
Educational technology, Instructional systems, Online learning and distance education, E-learning, Students
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Document (PDF)
FACTORS PREDICTING THE ESTIMATED SUCCESS OF CULTURALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS IN ONLINE COURSES IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Title
FACTORS PREDICTING THE ESTIMATED SUCCESS OF CULTURALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS IN ONLINE COURSES IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Creator
Dunn, Shernette D., Bryan, Valerie C., Florida Atlantic University, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, College of Education
Abstract/Description
This mixed methods study sought to uncover the needs of culturally diverse students in the online learning environment. Several of the unexplored factors that may contribute to high attrition rate among online undergraduate students, were also analyzed. The study examined how the variables of prior educational experience, age, gender, ethnicity, country of birth, and first or native language spoken contributed to success in online classes. The research also explored how institutional support...
Show moreThis mixed methods study sought to uncover the needs of culturally diverse students in the online learning environment. Several of the unexplored factors that may contribute to high attrition rate among online undergraduate students, were also analyzed. The study examined how the variables of prior educational experience, age, gender, ethnicity, country of birth, and first or native language spoken contributed to success in online classes. The research also explored how institutional support contributed to the success of online learners. Through the use of survey data collection and interviews, the results of this study indicated that culturally diverse learners reported three skills that are essential to their success in online learning environments: time management, self-directedness, and computer or technical skills. Students also indicated that institutional and instructor support are vital to their success in online classes. Although all variables examined were not significant predictors to the success of online learners, the results of this study provide insight into the needs of culturally diverse learners. These findings may be helpful to educators and policymakers when planning for or designing online courses for culturally diverse learners. These findings may also aid in reducing the high attrition rate of culturally diverse learners in online environments by encouraging more readiness assessments for students enrolling in online courses to determine their level of readiness for online learning.
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Date Issued
2020
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013520
Subject Headings
Students, Online learning and distance education, Culturally relevant pedagogy, Postsecondary education
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Document (PDF)
IDENTIFYING STRATEGIES FOR PREPARING AND SUPPORTING FLORIDA COLLEGE STUDENTS IN ELEARNING: CASE STUDY OF A FLORIDA PUBLIC STATE COLLEGE’S STUDENT SUCCESS IN ELEARNING
Title
IDENTIFYING STRATEGIES FOR PREPARING AND SUPPORTING FLORIDA COLLEGE STUDENTS IN ELEARNING: CASE STUDY OF A FLORIDA PUBLIC STATE COLLEGE’S STUDENT SUCCESS IN ELEARNING.
Creator
Edris, David D., Bryan, Valerie, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, College of Education
Abstract/Description
eLearning continues to be the fasted growing segment of higher education. With this growth, challenges for higher education institutions have arisen. One of these difficulties is preparing students for learning online. A qualitative case study examined what strategies and processes contributed to student success in eLearning at a Florida public college based on the views of eLearning educators, faculty teaching online courses and the students who have taken online courses. The aspects...
Show moreeLearning continues to be the fasted growing segment of higher education. With this growth, challenges for higher education institutions have arisen. One of these difficulties is preparing students for learning online. A qualitative case study examined what strategies and processes contributed to student success in eLearning at a Florida public college based on the views of eLearning educators, faculty teaching online courses and the students who have taken online courses. The aspects reviewed were: 1. what contributed to student success, 2. what hindered student success, 3. what prepared students for learning online, and 4. what assistance was available for students that face challenges with online courses. The interviews and questionnaire were examined and compared from the perspectives of educators (eLearning staff and faculty teaching online courses), and students taking the courses, and documents reviewed from the site chosen, to show what are the most significant contributors and hindrances to eLearning success for participants at a Florida public state college. The findings of this study show what helped student success, what hindered student success, what prepared students for eLearning, and what support was available to students while taking an eLearning course from the data collected through the student questionnaire, faculty and staff interviews, and document review. The data supports the finding that student motivation, student time management skills, eLearning course design, and the responsiveness and supportiveness of faculty contribute to the success of the student in eLearning courses. The data supports the finding that what hinders student success is when the student is overwhelmed, distracted, or lacks motivation or time management skills. Additionally, the design of the eLearning course can hinder the student and if there is a lack of faculty communication. The data supports the finding that what prepared students for eLearning was the College’s free eLearning orientation course that explains how to use the Learning Management System and the best practices of learning online. The data supports the finding that the support available to assist students that are enrolled in eLearning is College “Support”, Tutoring (both online and on campus), and their course professor.
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Date Issued
2020
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013607
Subject Headings
College students--Florida, Online learning and distance education, Student success
Format
Document (PDF)