Becky DeNelsky | Kent State University (original) (raw)
College of Wooster; Undergraduate Degree B.A. Double Major in English and Psychology, 1988
University of Akron; M.Ed. Teaching Licensure in English 7-12; 2001
Kent State University, Intervention Specialist License; 2008
Kent State University, Currently enrolled in Ph.D. program in Special Education; 2015
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The purpose of my study is to examine students’ perceptions of and reactions to online learning. ... more The purpose of my study is to examine students’ perceptions of and reactions to online learning. In this study I will use interviews and observations to explore the following research questions: 1) What are students’ experiences of course material being taught in an online format? 2) What are students’ perception of course material being taught in an online format? 3) How do students describe their motivation as to why they enrolled in a course being taught in an online format? and 4) What are students’ perceptions of their own learning and retention and application of course
material?
This MetaSummary looks at different online learning environments in the K12 age range and attempt... more This MetaSummary looks at different online learning environments in the K12 age range and attempts to draw conclusions as to how students learn best.
Abstract This qualitative research design pilot study investigates students’ perceptions of... more Abstract This qualitative research design pilot study investigates students’
perceptions of and reactions to their online learning experiences. Past research has
shown that students approach online learning with a host of expectations, motivations
and attitudes. As the number of students taking online courses grows, educators and
course designers experience challenges as they attempt to create learning
environments and designs beneficial and attractive to leaners. Based on interviews and
examination of artifacts, my findings included five key themes regarding students’
experiences and reactions to online learning. The results substantiate the ideas that
online learners are looking for meaningful and enriching experiences and also greatly
value convenience and other factors which fit into their lifestyles and commitments.
Other conclusions regarding online learning are presented and directions for future
research are discussed.
Key Words: Online learning Technology Education Qualitative inquiry
The purpose of my study is to examine students’ perceptions of and reactions to online learning. ... more The purpose of my study is to examine students’ perceptions of and reactions to online learning. In this study I will use interviews and observations to explore the following research questions: 1) What are students’ experiences of course material being taught in an online format? 2) What are students’ perception of course material being taught in an online format? 3) How do students describe their motivation as to why they enrolled in a course being taught in an online format? and 4) What are students’ perceptions of their own learning and retention and application of course
material?
This MetaSummary looks at different online learning environments in the K12 age range and attempt... more This MetaSummary looks at different online learning environments in the K12 age range and attempts to draw conclusions as to how students learn best.
Abstract This qualitative research design pilot study investigates students’ perceptions of... more Abstract This qualitative research design pilot study investigates students’
perceptions of and reactions to their online learning experiences. Past research has
shown that students approach online learning with a host of expectations, motivations
and attitudes. As the number of students taking online courses grows, educators and
course designers experience challenges as they attempt to create learning
environments and designs beneficial and attractive to leaners. Based on interviews and
examination of artifacts, my findings included five key themes regarding students’
experiences and reactions to online learning. The results substantiate the ideas that
online learners are looking for meaningful and enriching experiences and also greatly
value convenience and other factors which fit into their lifestyles and commitments.
Other conclusions regarding online learning are presented and directions for future
research are discussed.
Key Words: Online learning Technology Education Qualitative inquiry