Distance Learning

Volume 16 #2

Edited by:
Michael Simonson, Nova Southeastern University

A volume in the series: Distance Learning Journal. Editor(s): Michael Simonson, Nova Southeastern University.

Published 2019

Distance Learning is for leaders, practitioners, and decision makers in the fields of distance learning, e-learning, telecommunications, and related areas. It is a professional journal with applicable information for those involved with providing instruction to all kinds of learners, of all ages, using telecommunications technologies of all types. Stories are written by practitioners for practitioners with the intent of providing usable information and ideas. Articles are accepted from authors--new and experienced--with interesting and important information about the effective practice of distance teaching and learning.

Distance Learning is published quarterly. Each issue includes eight to ten articles and three to four columns, including the highly regarded "And Finally..." column covering recent important issues in the field and written by Distance Learning editor, Michael Simonson. Articles are written by practitioners from various countries and locations, nationally and internationally.

CONTENTS

FEATURED ARTICLES:

Diving into Digital on a Small Scale: Digital Curricula and Technology-Based Education at the New College of Florida, Angie Fairweather, Cal Murgu, and Tammera Race.

Deeply Digital Curriculum and Online Learning: What, Why, and How? Gabriela Mendez.

The Influence of the Interface is Alterable: Helping Students Produce Writing in an Age of Content, Tristan Abbott.

Family Therapy Goes Digital: Integrating Hybrid Digital Teaching into a Family Therapy Course, Arielle A. Saunders and Jetlexis Carlos.

Doing Instructional Design for Distance Education: An Analysis of Design and Technological Issues in Online Course Management, Mapopa William Sanga.

Virtual Advising: A Tool for Retention, Engagement, and Success for the Graduate Distance Learner, Georgina Argüello and Maria Grethel Mendez.

The State of Distance Learning in France, Ray J. Amirault.

COLUMNS:

ENDS AND MEANS: Designing Active Learning Experiences in Online Courses—by Natalie B. Milman.

TRY THIS IN and OUT: The Two Essential Elements of Online Student Feedback—by Errol Craig Sull.

ASK ERROL!—by Errol Craig Sull.

AND FINALLY... Course Quality or Instructional Quality—by Michael Simonson.