Distance Learning

Volume 21 #2

Edited by:
Michael Simonson, Nova Southeastern University

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

Published 2024

Distance Learning is for leaders, practitioners, and decision makers in the fields of distance learning, elearning, 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
ARTICLES: STEMulating Engagement in ActiveFlex Courses, Letitia Bergantz and Marla Williams. Incorporating HyFlex Instructional Event for Online Classes to Enhance Computational Thinking, Victoria Brown and David Kumar. Investigation of the Effect of Online Cooperative News Article and Story Writing on the Academic Achievement of Teacher Candidates, Yeter Ünlü, Emre Yildiz, and Sinan Akdağ. Faculty Development of Strategies to Address Student Stresses Pursuing Online Curriculum, David J. Wallace. Compelling Words and Literate Visuals, Michael Simonson. BOOK REVIEWS: The Abundant University: Remaking Higher Education for a Digital World by Michael D. Smith, reviewed by Grace Kaletski-Maisel. Principles of Blended Learning: Shared Metacognition and Communities of Inquiry by N. D. Vaughan, D. Dell, M. Cleveland-Innes, and D. R. Garrison, reviewed by Ashley Salter. Educational Planning and Digital Technologies in Latin America by Fernando Salvatierra and Valeria Kelly, reviewed by Mohsen Keshavarz and Maliheh Ahmadian. TRY THIS: Personal Experience of the Online Educator: A “Hidden” Tool for Improved Student Engagement — by Errol Craig Sull. ASK ERROL! — by Errol Craig Sull. AND FINALLY… Generative AI, The Poorest Technology Name Ever? — by Michael Simonson