Exploring Enjoyment in Distance Learning Environments
Track
Research Proposal / Teaching with Technology
Abstract
As universities turn to distance learning technology, educators are concerned about an equitable experience across diverse classroom settings. The current research, featuring data collected across three disciplines over the course of one semester, compares three types of classroom settings (face-to-face, classroom-based video conferencing, and computer-based video conferencing) and how those affect self-report student enjoyment scores. The results of our chi-square analysis indicate that in its current form students are significantly less engaged in classroom-based video conferencing settings. The presentation will interactively demonstrate techniques for increasing engagement while using classroom-based video conferencing to meet the needs of students in rural settings.
Session Format
Presentation Session
Location
Room 2
Publication Type and Release Option
Event
Recommended Citation
Boyles, Cindy A. and Dempsey, Kyle B., "Exploring Enjoyment in Distance Learning Environments" (2017). SoTL Commons Conference. 43.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2017/43
Exploring Enjoyment in Distance Learning Environments
Room 2
As universities turn to distance learning technology, educators are concerned about an equitable experience across diverse classroom settings. The current research, featuring data collected across three disciplines over the course of one semester, compares three types of classroom settings (face-to-face, classroom-based video conferencing, and computer-based video conferencing) and how those affect self-report student enjoyment scores. The results of our chi-square analysis indicate that in its current form students are significantly less engaged in classroom-based video conferencing settings. The presentation will interactively demonstrate techniques for increasing engagement while using classroom-based video conferencing to meet the needs of students in rural settings.
