(DistanceEd) Report for Week 4 - METHODS

Synthesis

Data Collection
7 Studies, 3 Theory
4 out of 7 studies used surveys / questionnaires
3 out of 7 studies used online postings and transcriptions
2 out of 7 studies used test / assessment data

Data Analysis

• Quantitative
  
  
  
  • Descriptive
  
  
  • Inferential
  
  
  
  


• Qualitative
  
  
  
  • Discourse analysis
  
  
  • Thematic analysis
  
  
  • Triangulation
  
  
  
  


• Mixed Methods

Article	Methods for Data Collection and Analysis
Dalsgaard, C., & Mathiasen, H. (2008). Self-organized learning environments and university students' use of social software: A systems theoretical perspective. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(2). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Feb_08/article01.htm.	Collection Postings within the online system Documents shared Interviews with 2 students
Ganjooei, B. A., & Rahimi, A. (2008). Language learning strategy use for EFL E-learners and traditional learners: A comparative study. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(12). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Dec_08/article01.htm.	Collection Oral Proficiency Test Questionnaire Analysis Descriptive and inferential statistics Independent Samples T-test Pearson Correlation Coefficient One-way ANOVA Standard Multiple Regression
Gouge, C. (2008). Redesigning online instruction: theory and application. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(2). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Feb_08/article04.htm.	Collection Survey Assessments
Holbein, M. F. (2008). From traditional delivery to distance learning: Developing the model. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(8). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Aug_08/article05.htm.	Collection Well-grounded in other research
Kiriakidis, P., & Parker, A. (2008). Faculty and learner interaction in online courses. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(11). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Nov_08/article03.htm.	Collection Computer-mediated (online) transcripts of forums Analysis Quantitative Path Analysis Model Descriptive Statistics n Mean SD
Kok, A. (2007). Metamorphosis of the mind of online communities via E-Learning. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(10). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Oct_08/article03.htm.	Collection Other research from people who have written about "community"
Kupczynski, L., Davis, R., Ice, P., & Callejo, D. (2008). Assessing the impact of instructional design and organization on student achievement in online courses. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(1). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Jan_08/article01.htm.	Collection Survey End-of-course Likert-type items End-of-course open-ended qualitative items Autoethnographic reporting Analysis Mixed methods approach Qualitative Interpretive, iterative, drawing out thematic strands Triangulation Multiple regression analysis
Royal, P., & Bell, P. (2008). The relationship between performance levels and test delivery methods. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(7). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Jul_08/article05.htm.	Collection Multiple choice exam data through WebCT Analysis Categorizing Frequencies and summary statistics Mean SD T-Test
Shi, S., Bonk, C., Tan, S., & Mishra, P. (2008). Getting in sync with synchronous: The dynamics of synchronous facilitation in online discussions. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(5). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/May_08/article01.htm.	Collection 44 automatically archived conference transcripts - 350 postings each Other Field Notes from participant observation Course syllabus Course readings Classroom activity agendas Course assignments Analysis Mixed methods Quantitative Qualitative
Young, B., Hausler, J., & Sanders, J. W. (2008). Do online students exhibit different learning styles than onsite students? International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(4). Retrieved January 12, 2009, from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Apr_08/article02.htm.	Collection Online questionnaire Beginning and end of course Learning styles instrument