Developing an Asynchronous Learning Network

dc.creator	Helen Scarborough
dc.creator	Mary Graham
dc.creator	Christine Goodwin
dc.date	2001-10-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:34:16Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:34:16Z
dc.identifier	1436-4522
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/aadf8f51e1614200a17141915a41911d
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/22763
dc.description	Deakin University, Australia, has committed resources over a number of years to developing the use of information and communication technologies in all aspects of teaching and learning. This paper focuses on the development over a four year period of an Asynchronous Learning Network (ALN) for distance education students studying undergraduate introductory macroeconomics. The research is based on quantitative and qualitative data gained from student evaluations, academic staff interviews, participation levels and an analysis of the online communication. Key findings from the research relate to the quality of the learning environment, the level of communication, and the role of academic staff in the learning experience. Strategies discussed for the successful use of an ALN include the nurturing of a collaborative learning environment, the adaptation of curriculum and pedagogy, the role of assessment, and the role of academic staff training and development.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	IEEE Computer Society
dc.relation	http://www.ifets.info/journals/4_4/scarborough.html
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1436-4522
dc.source	Educational Technology & Society, Vol 4, Iss 4, Pp 39-47 (2001)
dc.subject	Computer Mediated Communication
dc.subject	Collaborative Learning
dc.subject	Learning Environment
dc.subject	Distance Learning
dc.subject	Asynchronous Learning Network
dc.subject	Online Environment
dc.subject	Technology (General)
dc.subject	T1-995
dc.subject	Technology
dc.subject	T
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology (General)
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Technology (General)
dc.subject	T1-995
dc.subject	Technology
dc.subject	T
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology (General)
dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Technology (General)
dc.subject	T1-995
dc.subject	Technology
dc.subject	T
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Technology (General)
dc.subject	T1-995
dc.subject	Technology
dc.subject	T
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Technology (General)
dc.subject	T1-995
dc.subject	Technology
dc.subject	T
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Developing an Asynchronous Learning Network
dc.type	article