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Center for the Advancement of Research in Distance Education
(CARDE)
DR. MICHAEL CORRYDR. ROBERT IANACONE
JULIE STELLA
Advancing Research in K-12 Online Education Through
a Conceptual Framework
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Developing the Research Framework
The Nine Components of the Research Framework
LearnersTeachersMaterialsDeliveryMethodology
EvaluationAdministrationInternationalHistory
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Learners
Key Factors and ConceptsWhat types of students do well in an online learning
environment and what types of students do poorly (success traits)?
Online learning and at-risk learnersOnline learning and learners with disabilitiesOnline learning and advanced academic students
(gifted & talented)Learner satisfactionDevelopment of social skills in online learningOnline learning in rural environmentsOnline learning class size
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Teachers
Key Factors and ConceptsPreparing teachers to teach in an online
learning environmentContinued professional development for
online teachersEvaluation of online teachersUnique needs and challenges for online
teachersStudent teaching (internships/mentoring) in
online learning
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Materials
Key Factors and ConceptsOnline learning curriculum materials design
and evaluationAssessments in online learningWhat topics can be taught well in an online
learning environment and what topics cannot be taught so well?
Software in online learningBarriers to the development of online
learning materials
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Delivery
Key Factors and ConceptsBlended/hybrid delivery (combination of
online and face-to-face learning)Completely online learning vs.
blended/hybrid learning vs. face-to-face learning
Synchronous vs. asynchronous online learning
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Methodology
Key Factors and Concepts
Interaction in online learning
Engagement in online learning
Success factors and barriers in online learning for student, teacher, parent & administrator
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Evaluation
Key Factors and Concepts
Effectiveness of online learning
Student and teacher evaluation in distance education environments
Quality indicators in online learning
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Administration
Key Factors and ConceptsAccreditation of online schoolsFederal/state policy and legislationPolicies for approval & monitoring of online schoolsCollaboration between schools in online learningAdministrator training & development to work in
an online learning environmentCounseling in online learningAdministrative and technical support for online
learning (admin and technology)Cost/benefit analysis
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International
Key Factors and ConceptsDelivery in different languagesDelivery in different cultures (differing
barriers)Accreditation issuesAccessing foreign marketsSupport structures in foreign marketsDifferent learning styles in foreign markets
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History
Key Factors and Concepts
Replicating and learning from past research studiesExamining the historical basis for current distance education policies and practicesLongitudinal studies comparing historical data
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Where to Find More
Published in the Quarterly Review of Distance Education
Corry, M., & Stella, J. (2012). Developing a Framework for Research in Online K-12 Distance Education. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 13 (3).
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Contact Information
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