The adaptation of Chinese international students to online flexible learning: two case studies.

• Authors : Chen, Rainbow Tsai‐Hung¹ (AUTHOR) ; Bennett, Sue¹ (AUTHOR); Maton, Karl² (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *CHINESE people; *FOREIGN students; *ONLINE education

• Source: Distance Education. Oct2008, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p307-323. 17p. 2 Diagrams.

• Abstract: The cross-cultural experiences of Chinese international students in Western countries have been subject to intensive research, but only a very small ... Copyright of Distance Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to ...

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Differential Effects of Full and Partial Notes on Learning Outcomes and Attendance.

• Authors : Cornelius, Tara L.¹ ; Owen-DeSchryver, Jamie¹

Subjects: *LEARNING; *INTERNET in education; *SCHOOL attendance

• Source: Teaching of Psychology. Feb2008, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p6-12. 7p. 1 Chart.

• Abstract: Although college instructors are increasingly providing students with online notes, research is equivocal on how such notes ... Copyright of Teaching of Psychology is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Engaging With Issues of Cultural Diversity and Discrimination Through Critical Emotional Reflexivity in Online Learning.

• Authors : Zembylas, Michalinos¹

Subjects: *INTERNET in education; *ADULT students; *CULTURAL pluralism

• Source: Adult Education Quarterly. Nov2008, Vol. 59 Issue 1, p61-82. 22p.

• Abstract: The purposes of this article are to describe the adult learners' emotional experiences as a result of engaging with issues of ... Copyright of Adult Education Quarterly is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Engaging students at school and with learning: A relevant construct for all students.

• Authors : Furlong, Michael J.¹ ; Christenson, Sandra L.²

Subjects: *STUDENTS; *LEARNING; *EDUCATIONAL psychology

• Source: Psychology in the Schools. May2008, Vol. 45 Issue 5, p365-368. 4p.

• Abstract: The article discusses various reports within the issue concerning a four-part typology of student engagement and how each relates to

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Where Might Sand Dunes be on Mars? Engaging Students through Inquiry-based Learning in Geography.

• Authors : Spronken-Smith, Rachel¹ (AUTHOR) ; Bullard, JO² (AUTHOR); Ray, Waverly³ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *INQUIRY-based learning; *CURRICULUM planning; *GEOGRAPHY education

• Source: Journal of Geography in Higher Education. Jan2008, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p71-86. 16p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.

• Abstract: This paper encourages readers to experiment with inquiry-based learning (IBL) in their courses in the interest of identifying more diverse styles ... Copyright of Journal of Geography in Higher Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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A Cross Cultural Virtual Learning Environment for Students to Explore the Issue of Racism: A Case Study involving the UK, USA and SA.

• Authors : Buchanan, Julian¹ (AUTHOR) ; Wilson, StephenT.² (AUTHOR); Gopal, Nirmala³ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *ONLINE education; *STUDY & teaching of racism; *HIGHER educationUNITED States

• Source: Social Work Education. Sep2008, Vol. 27 Issue 6, p671-682. 12p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Graphs.

• Abstract: This article draws upon the experiences of three academics who collaborated online to engage students from the ... Copyright of Social Work Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted ...

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Beyond Sharing: Engaging Students in Cooperative and Competitive Active Learning.

• Authors : Gloria Yi-Ming Kao¹ ; Lin, Sunny S. J.² ; Chuen-Tsai Sun¹

• Source: Journal of Educational Technology & Society. Jul2008, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p82-96. 15p.

• Abstract: The authors describe their design for an Internet-based learning environment called BeyondShare in which students are encouraged ... Copyright of Journal of Educational Technology & Society is the property of International Forum of Educational Technology & Society (IFETS) and its content may not be ...

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New Benchmarks in Higher Education: Student Engagement in Online Learning.

• Authors : Robinson, Chin Choo¹; Hullinger, Hallett¹

Subjects: *INTERNET in education; *ONLINE education; *HIGHER education

• Source: Journal of Education for Business. Nov/Dec2008, Vol. 84 Issue 2, p101-109. 9p. 3 Charts.

• Abstract: The increase in the adop-tion of Internet-related technologies for online learning has been accompanied by a parallel, ... Copyright of Journal of Education for Business is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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Engaging youth in school and learning: The emerging key to school success and completion.

• Authors : Kortering, Larry¹ ; Braziel, Patricia¹

Subjects: *YOUTH; *SCHOOLS; *LEARNING

• Source: Psychology in the Schools. May2008, Vol. 45 Issue 5, p461-465. 5p.

• Abstract: This commentary on articles in this special issue of Psychology in the Schools discusses the importance of school completion by identifying the individual and social ... Copyright of Psychology in the Schools is the property of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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Students’ evaluations of the use of e-learning in a collaborative project between two South African universities.

• Authors : Rohleder, Poul¹; Bozalek, Vivienne² ; Carolissen, Ronelle¹

Subjects: *ONLINE education; *DISTANCE education research; *EDUCATIONAL equalizationSOUTH Africa

• Source: Higher Education (00181560). Jul2008, Vol. 56 Issue 1, p95-107. 13p. 1 Chart.

• Abstract: Online learning is increasingly being used in Higher Education, with a number of advantages to Copyright of Higher Education (00181560) is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted ...

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