255+Linardopoulos

Assessing the importance of interactive tools in online courses || Nikolaos (Nick) Linardopoulos, Drexel University, Pennsylvania, United States, nl33@drexel.edu || The convenience and flexibility associated with online education is often cited as one of the key factors for enrolling in an online course. At the same time, students often report that the level of interaction in online courses is noticeably lower compared to what would be expected in face-to-face courses. Recently, the addition of new interactive tools such as live classroom and audio discussions through the online delivery platforms allows participants to interact verbally and visually. This article assesses the use of the live classroom and audio discussions technologies from a student perspective. Students in three online sections are surveyed in regards to their experience of using those technologies. Finally, the impact of those technologies on the overall student perception of the quality of the said courses is discussed. || Paper Forum Paper Intermediate ||
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