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