Characteristics of the Online Learner: Experiences, Participation Level, and Achievement
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This study was conducted to analyze the characteristics of online learners enrolled in three different semesters of the same course. A survey was administered to 51 undergraduate students enrolled in an introductory Educational Psychology distance education course. In addition to the survey, the students’ level of participation and grades within the course were examined. While some of the findings from this research is consistent with previous research, there were also inconsistent results that were uncovered related to the characteristics of online learners. The information gathered in this study had an impact in the instructional design of the course based on the responses that were received. By assessing the learner characteristics, study habits, and experiences, the instructor of the course was able to make significant improvements to the course to help facilitate learning.
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