Qualitative methods in evaluating the quality of online learning
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Hendriks, V. and Maor, D. (2003) Qualitative methods in evaluating the quality of online learning. In: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2003, 23 - 28 June 2003, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
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Abstract
This paper proposes qualitative methods for evaluating the quality and process of online learning. We argue that in order to adequately evaluate and understand how students share multiple perspectives, negotiate meaning and construct new understanding, researchers need to go beyond using routine quantitative methods for their data collection and analysis. Advanced qualitative methods will also enable researchers to understand how students themselves understand the complexities of their online learning experiences. This understanding will in turn enrich our own future online initiatives.
| Publication Type: | Conference Paper |
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| Murdoch Affiliation: | School of Education |
| Publisher: | Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) |
| Copyright: | 2003 AACE |
| Notes: | Appears In: Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2003 |
| URI: | http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/8688 |
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