Constructivist Online Learning Environments (COLE): A Methodological Analysis
 New Search |  Print Abstract |  E-mail Abstract |  Full Text |  Save to My Collections |  Export Citation |
Lin, J. & Tallman, J. (2006). Constructivist Online Learning Environments (COLE): A Methodological Analysis. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 410-417). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/22071.
&caption=EdITLib+Digital+Library&description=The%20goal%20of%20this%20paper%20is%20to%20examine%20the%20current%20state%20of%20research%20methodologies%20being%20applied%20to%20constructivist%20online%20learning%20environments%20through%20reviewing%20and%20comparing%20methodological%20aspects%20of%20empirical%20studies%20%28last%205%2D10%20years%29%20related%20to%20constructivist%20online%20learning%20environments%2E%20Specifically%2C%20the%20paper%20tries%20to%20answer%20the%20questions%201%29%20What%20qualitative%20approaches%20to%20research%20have%20been%20used%20to%20examine%20constructivist%20on%2Dline%20learning%20environments%3F%202%29%20What%20kinds%20of%20questions%20are%20made%20possible%20using%20qualitative%20research%20methodologies%3F%20and%203%29%20What%20kinds%20of%20questions%20are%20excluded%3F%20The%20%2E%2E%2E&redirect_uri=http://editlib.org/p/22071/){kind=logo}
Conference Information
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2006
Orlando, Florida, USA
March 19, 2006
ISBN 1-880094-58-4
Caroline M. Crawford, Roger Carlsen, Karen McFerrin, Jerry Price, Roberta Weber & Dee Anna Willis
AACE
More Information on SITE
Table of Contents
Authors
Abstract
The goal of this paper is to examine the current state of research methodologies being applied to constructivist online learning environments through reviewing and comparing methodological aspects of empirical studies (last 5-10 years) related to constructivist online learning environments. Specifically, the paper tries to answer the questions 1) What qualitative approaches to research have been used to examine constructivist on-line learning environments? 2) What kinds of questions are made possible using qualitative research methodologies? and 3) What kinds of questions are excluded? The authors indicate that current literature emphasizes online discussion, but falls short of employing many available qualitative methodologies, thus, ignoring many questions allowed by different qualitative methodologies. The authors hope to indicate the weaknesses existing in the current relevant research, and suggest the possible scope for further research by using different qualitative methodologies.
Also Read
- Exploring the Effect of Computer Mediated Communication Tools on Online Learners’ Participation and Learning: A Review of Research
- The Role of Technology in Support of Problem-Based Learning in Online Learning Environments
- Situated Cognition and Problem-Based Learning: Implications for Learning and Instruction with Technology
- Course Management Systems as Tools for the Creation of Online Learning Environments:Evaluation from a Social Constructivist Perspective and Implications for their Design
- A Review of Research on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Implemented Through Distance Education (DE) Environments
- Problem-based Learning in an Online IT Professional Practice Course
- A CRITICAL REVIEW Of CURRENT RESEARCH On ON-LINE COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
- Practical Guidelines for Collaboration-based Learning in Synchronous Online Environments
- First things first: Technologies to facilitate group formation in online problem-based learning
- Different Thinking Hats: The Continuously-Evolving Role of the Instructor in E-Problem Based Learning (E-PBL)
Tags
Add tagComments & Discussion
Comment on the paper above. You must be registered to participate. Registration is free.
New comment