Student Approach To Leaning

It has been some time since that last post!

Hi All,

I know that I am the only one reading this but still its is fun to have a record of the way this dissertation is going.
I am going to try and post the tables that I have been making for CH 4. Some might be of interest. These will start without any explanation of what they say or are about... I will add that later... But i think that most of you can figure out what it is they are sayinng and draw your own conclusions about the data.

Some Things

I thought that it might help to share some of the tools that I use. Please note that I am a MAC person so some are specific to the MAC.

The first is SnapzPro X. This lest me do movies of my screen for the students to follow along. For example this is a podcast I made for my OMIS 17 online class http://web.mac.com/itanewf/iWeb/OMIS17W07/Podcast/26736E4B-B7B4-4F3B-91CA-48F6EB99AEF5.html The audio was done with a "Snowball" mounted in a shock ring.

Another tool that is useful on the MAC (It is comming for the PC) is Profcast. This tool lets you record a PPT of Keynote presentation with Audio like you are doing the lecture. Just remember to add the chapters so that the students can use like a bookmark to find the information. What is nice about this is that it like an audio book. I use this to answer questions and give the feedback for the exams.

You can see samples on my site at http://web.mac.com/itanewf/ETCast/ET/ET.html
On this site you will find my Presentation from e-learn on the research I am doing on student perceptions of online learning.

Another great tool is OmniDazzle. I use this to point to things during a recorded demo.

And Now some more things that I like!

Some Essentials:
Here's the key weblinks you'll want to use:

• Levelator (audio optimization): levelator site
• Audacity (audio editing/creating regions): audacity site
• YouSendIt (free delivery of large e-packages): yousendit site
• SnapZ Pro
• ProfCast
• Also Look at Mathews Site
• Take a look at this on AudioBooks. I believe it is essential!
• And SKIP Deramweaver if you use a MAC... Rappid Weaver is the best and cost less! (my RappidWeaverSite)

The Growing List of Code

OK. The code list is growing and I think that I am Starting to understand how this is going to work. I even was able to do some "hypothesis" testing in HyperResearch. I just need to figure out how to use it better and then do some of the mapping.
So this is the new list. I think tat some of the codes are going to go away or just not be used.. But that is fine with me!

Admin-Calendar
Admin-Management Other
Admin-Management-Roster
Admin-Management Grade Book
Admin-Notices
Admin-Unit Online
Advantage-Flexibility
Assessment Drop Box
Assessment Essay
Assessment Multiple Choice
Assessment Performance Based
Assessment Quiz
Assessment Test
Assessment-Formative
Assessment-Summative
Communication-Discussion-Bulletin Boards
Communication-Email
Communication-Facebook
Communication-IM
Communication-Other Student
Communication-Outide resource
Communication-Teacher-Helpful
Communication-Teacher-Missing
Communication-Teacher-Not Helpful
Communication-Twitter
Communications-Blogs-Wiki
Communications-Chat Rooms
Communications-E Conferencing
Communications-FAQ
Deivery-All Steps Instructions
Delivery-Direct Instruction
Delivery-Handouts
Delivery-iLectures
Delivery-iTunes
Delivery-Open Some instruction
Delivery-Powerpoint
Delivery-Tangibal Examples
Delivery-Web Page Links
DisAdvantage-Teacher Communication
F-Approaching
F-Deep
F-Surface
Interactive Learning-Computer Assisted Learning
Interactive Learning-Multimedia
Interactive Learning-Simulations
Learning-Application
Learning-Memorization
Learning-reading
Learning-Regurgitation
Learning-Repitition
Learning-Trial and error
Perception-Conferming
Perception-Confusing
Perception-Desire Less
Perception-Desire more
Perception-Does not Work
Perception-Easy
Perception-Fustrating
Perception-Instructive
Perception-Is Missing
Perception-Is Present
Perception-Works
Reason-Convenience
Reason-Easier than Face to Face
Reason-Flexibility
Reason-Only Option
Resources-Library resources
Resources-Links to relevant sites
Resources-Other Students
Resources-support material
S-Approaching
S-Deep
S-Surface
Tool-Assessment-Formative
Tool-Assessment-Sumative
Tool-Blog
Tool-Calender
Tool-Chat
Tool-Content Organization Folders
Tool-Discussion Forums
Tool-Email
Tool-File Exchange
Tool-IM
Tool-Multimedia Student Generated
Tool-Multimedia Teacher Generated
Tool-Online Journal
Tool-Online Notes
Tool-Online Readings
Tool-Podcast
Tool-Progress Review
Tool-Self Assessment Test-Quiz-Progress
Tool-Simulation Training
Tool-Student Discussion
Tool-Teacher to Student Discussion
Tool-Whiteboard
Tool-Wiki

Thematic?

The list of codes is growing based on what students are saying. I guess this will be "thematic" analysis of the data. This makes sense? I added in codes for student description of learning with the tools.

Coding The Data!

This is the list of codes for my qualitative data analysis:
I am using Hyper-Research so I can get the reports that I need?
A sample would be Admin-Calender>Perception-Confusing /Perception-Is Missing>S-Approaching. This would mean that the statement by a "Approaching" student suggested that without the calendar the class content or process is confusing.
I could also do frequency of individual codes and the like.

Admin-Calendar
Admin-Management Other
Admin-Management-Roster
Admin-Manangement Grade Book
Admin-Notices
Admin-Unit Online
Assessment Drop Box
Assessment Essay
Assessment Multiple Choice
Assessment Performance Based
Assessment Quiz
Assessment Test
Assessment-Formative
Assessment-Summative
Communication-Discussion-Bulletin Boards
Communication-Email
Communication-Facebook
Communication-IM
Communication-Twitter
Communications-Blogs-Wiki
Communications-Chat Rooms
Communications-E Conferencing
Communications-FAQ
Delivery-Handouts
Delivery-iLectures
Delivery-iTunes
Delivery-Powerpoint
Delivery-Web Page Links
F-Approaching
F-Deep
F-Surface
Interactive Learning-Computer Assisted Learning
Interactive Learning-Multimedia
Interactive Learning-Simulations
Perception-Confirming
Perception-Confusing
Perception-Desire Less
Perception-Desire more
Perception-Does not Work
Perception-Instructive
Perception-Is Missing
Perception-Is Present
Perception-Works
Resources-Library resources
Resources-Links to relevant sitesInteractive Learning-
Resources-support material
S-Approaching
S-Deep
S-Surface

For the purpose of this study (my D in in ABD)

Online Learning Environment (OLE) is a set of tools designed to deliver instruction and enhance a student’s learning experience. It is the perception and use of these tools by students that concerns this study. The delivery of the OLE to the student is done through the use of Internet technologies and computers. Additional devices such as MP3 audio players and other personal devices may be used to deliver instruction. The principal components of an OLE primarily include curriculum mapping (breaking curriculum into sections that can be assigned and assessed), student tracking, online support for both teacher and student, electronic communication (e-mail, threaded discussions, chat, Web publishing), and Internet links to outside curriculum resources. Within the OLE the instructor has the ability to create or modify curriculum content and track student performance. Figure 1 shows the elements of an OLE. The tools listed on the right are a sample set of possible tools that can be included in the delivery of instruction. Other factors including student and teacher expectations and course content are assumed to influence the OLE.