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Literature References
 

 

Rosemary M. Lehman, Simone C.O. Conceição.(2014) Motivating and retaining online students : research-based strategies that work. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand. Retrieved from http://search.library.utoronto.ca/details?9113289

Ormond Simpson.(2012) Supporting students for success in online and distance education. New York : Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.library.utoronto.ca/details?8896468

Student Motivation and Engagement in Online Courses, by Selby Cull. Washington University in St. Louis Don Reed, Dept. of Geology, San Jose State University Karin Kirk, Science Education Resource Center authored as part of the 2010 workshop, Teaching

Geoscience Online -A Workshop for Digital Faculty. Retrieved from 

http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online/motivation.html

An Examination of Factors Influencing Student Performance and Persistence in a Heavily-Text Based Secondary Online Learning Environment, Cheryl Hogg Seay, Florida State University. Retrieved from http://diginole.lib.fsu.edu/etd/287/

Resources & References

 

Photo References
 

Theorists

Tinto: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Tinto

Kember: http://www.utas.edu.au/education/people/David-Kember

Rovai: http://www.alfredrovai.com

 

Slides Show Photos

Online Students:

http://www.gibillmagazine.com/student-veterans-studying-online-to-get-gi-bill-housing-stipend-next-month.html

http://www.ecampusnews.com/top-news/report-predicts-online-learning-explosion-by-2015/

http://www.paralegal.edu/blog/bid/292369/How-You-Choose-Between-Traditional-and-Online-Paralegal-Programs

http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2014/03/11/creative-ways-online-students-can-use-productivity-apps

http://www.theenglishteacheronline.com/online-students-fare-better/

http://ddce.utexas.edu/disability/online-learning/

http://www.edudemic.com/participate-in-online-courses/

http://blog.atomicreach.com/13-powerful-stats-on-how-content-marketing-generates-leads/typing/

http://alishaitblog.blogspot.ca/2010/10/effect-of-ict-on-school-life.html

Pics: 

http://www.23-studio.com/web/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/e-learning-actualidad-940x600.jpg

http://ellicom.com/blogue/e-learning-2/titre-anglais/?lang=en#.U-wCmFZhcpF

http://jasonrenshaw.typepad.com/jason_renshaws_web_log/2013/03/e-learning-design-matters-4-small-steps-to-walk-the-learning-talk.html

White board Calendar: http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/2013/01/04/magnetic-white-board-calendar-with-free-calendar-printables/family-magnetic-white-board-calendar-with-free-printable-labels-by-love-from-the-oven-10/

Step Chart: http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-image-staircase-step-column-chart-image16320096

Love&Hate e-learning: http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/

Learning Ecosystem: http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/3-things-to-consider-when-building-your-e-learning-courses/

 

Quotation References

Montessori Maria, The Absorbent Mind. Translated from Italian by Claude A. Claremont. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1967, Page 240.

Retrieved from http://search.library.utoronto.ca/details?651507

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 26, 2. Retrieved from http://www.unescobkk.org/education/right-to-education/human-rights-education/human-rights-education-in-international-instruments/

H. A. Overstreet.The Mature Mind. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. Inc. 1949, 1954). Retrieved from http://search.library.utoronto.ca/details?4300

Krishnamurti Jiddu.Education and Significance of Life. Harper San Francisco 1953. Retrieved from http://search.library.utoronto.ca/details?1004233

 

 

Selected Bibliography

Here is a very short selected list of the resources for a reader wanting to undertake further studies.

 

Books

Anderson,T. and Zawacki-Richter,O.(2012) Online Distance Education-Toward a Research Agenda. Edmonton: Athabasca University Press.

McGivney,V.(1996) Staying or Leaving the Course: Non-completion and Retention of Mature Students in Further and Higher Education. Leicester: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education.

Moxley,D., Najor-Durack,A. and Dumbrigue,C.(2001) Keeping Students in Higher Education-Successful Practices and Strategies for Retention. London: Kogan Page.

Pintrich, Paul T. and Schunk, Dale H. (2002) Motivation in Education: Theory, Research , and Applications. Princeton, NC: Merrill.

Tinto,V. (1997) Leaving College: Rethinking the Causes and Cures of Student Attrition, 2nd edtion. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

York,M. (1999) Leaving Early. London: Falmer Press

York, M. and Longden, B.(2003) Retention and Studet Success in Higher Education. Buckingham: Open University Press.

 

Journals

American Journal of Distance Education http://www.ajde.com

Asian Journal of Distance Education http://asianjde.org

Distance Education Association of New Zealand Journal http://www.deanz.org.nz/journal

Distance Education Australia http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/01587919.asp

International Review of Research In Distance Learning (Canada) http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl

 

Blogs

Alisha IT blog http://alishaitblog.blogspot.ca/2010/10/effect-of-ict-on-school-life.html

E-learning Community http://community.articulate.com

Rapid E-learning http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/

Word of Mouth http://www.articulate.com/blog/

 

 

 

 

 

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