Readings

Andresen, M. A. (2009). ​Asynchronous discussion forums: Success factors, outcomes, assessments, and
limitations.​ Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12​(1), 249-57. Retrieved from
https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.viu.ca/docview/1287038908?accountid=12246

Donelan, H., & Kear, K. (2018).​ Creating and collaborating: Students’ and tutors’ perceptions of an online
group project​.​ International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 19​(2)
https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.viu.ca/docview/2056830764/fulltext/DFD37936325B4C2FPQ/1?acc
ountid=12246

Distance Learning College Guide. (2010). Advantage and disadvantage of distance learning. Retrieved
from
http://www.distance-learning-collegeguide.com/advantage-and-disadvantage-of-distance-learning.html

Dumford, A.D. & Miller, A.L. J ​Online learning in higher education: exploring advantages and
disadvantages for engagement.​ Comput High Educ (​ 2018) 30: 452.
https://doi-org.ezproxy.viu.ca/10.1007/s12528-018-9179-z

Finley, D. (Fall 2000). Department of Psychology, The Online Express, Prince George’s Community
College. ​http://academic.pgcc.edu/~dfinley/communicationissuesonline.htm

Garrison, D. R., Anderson, T., & Archer, W. (2000). ​Critical inquiry in a text-based environment: Computer
conferencing in higher education.​ Internet and Higher Education, 2(2-3), 87– 105.
http://cde.athabascau.ca/coi_site/documents/Garrison_Anderson_Archer_Critical_Inquiry_model.pdf

Kear, K., Chetwynd, F., & Jefferis, H. (2014). ​Social presence in online learning communities: The role of
​ esearch in Learning Technology, 22​, 1-15. doi:10.3402/rlt.v22.19710
personal profiles.​ R
http://tinyurl.com/y98bpvol

Kop, R. (2010, June). T​he design and development of a personal learning environment: Researching the
learning experience.​ European Distance and E-learning Network Annual Conference 2010, Valencia,
Spain. Paper H4 32. \
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/44390189_The_Design_and_Development_of_a_Personal_Lea
rning_Environment_Researching_the_Learning_Experience

Kop, R., Fournier, H., & Sitlia, H. (2011 – accepted). The value of learning analytics to networked learning
on a personal learning environment. First International Conference

Mahrenholz, F. (2010). ​The emergence, growth, and challenges of online learning

https://search.proquest.com/openview/402cc0485173621c10849993a2b4ec56/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&c
bl=18750&diss=y

Nguyen, T. (2015). ​The Effectiveness of Online Learning: Beyond No Significant Difference and Future
Horizons.​ ​MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching,​ ​11​(2), 309-319. Retrieved January 19,
2016, from​ ​http://jolt.merlot.org/Vol11no2/Nguyen_0615.pdf
Palenque, S., DeCosta, M. (2014, August 11). The Art and Science of Successful Online Discussions.
Retrieved January 10, 2019 from
https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/art-science-successful-online-discussions/

Richardson, J. C.; York, C. S.; Lowenthal, P. R. Online Learning : Common Misconceptions and Benefits
and Challenges. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2014. Disponível em:
<​http://ezproxy.viu.ca/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,cookie
&db=nlebk&AN=714817&site=ehost-live​>. Acesso em: 12 jan. 2019.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17BOlaW1rT6QMFcCh5QcjNpBskZfMrZr4?usp=sharing

Snyder, T. (2013, January 30). The Benefits of Online Learning. Retrieved January 16, 2016, from
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-snyder/the-benefits-of-online-le_b_2573991.html

Song, L., Singleton, E., Hill, J. R., & Koh, M. H. (2004). ​Improving online learning: Student perceptions of
useful and challenging characteristics​. Internet and Higher Education, 7(1), 59-70.
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/5767/d62d692821a3a4463a33050eb61505c360b6.pdf

Yuen, L. (2017, July 12). The Efficiency of “The Cloud.” Retrieved January 12, 2019 from
http://bolt.athabascau.ca/index.php/2017/07/12/the-efficiency-of-the-cloud/

Yuen, L. (2018, June 4). At the School Level: Signs and Approaches to Digital Divide in K-12 Education.
Retreived January 12, 2019 from
http://bolt.athabascau.ca/index.php/2018/06/04/at-the-school-level-signs-and-approaches-to-digital-divide
-in-k-12-education/

Videos:
Opportunities and Challenges of Online Learning​ ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBw22Cg3POE

Six Advantages of Online Learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8sUpgRqkgI&t=57s

The nerd's guide to learning everything online | John Green by TEDTalks Education
https://www.ted.com/talks/john_green_the_nerd_s_guide_to_learning_everything_online?language=en

An ultra-low-cost college degree | Shai Reshef by TEDTalks Education

https://www.ted.com/talks/shai_reshef_a_tuition_free_college_degree?language=en

Why massive open online courses (still) matter | Anant Agarwal by TEDTalks Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn0i2v87woU

How to escape education's death valley | Sir Ken Robinson by TEDTalks Education
https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_how_to_escape_education_s_death_valley?language=en

What we're learning from online education | Daphne Koller by TEDTalks Education
https://www.ted.com/talks/daphne_koller_what_we_re_learning_from_online_education?language=en

Build a School in the Cloud by Sugata Mitra - TEDTalks Education

https://www.ted.com/talks/sugata_mitra_build_a_school_in_the_cloud?language=en
Podcasts:
Benefits of OER for K-12 Learning
http://bolt.athabascau.ca/index.php/podcast/benefits-of-oer-for-k-12-learning/
TL;DR by IRL - Online Life Is Real Life
https://irlpodcast.org/season4/episode3/

Kids These Days by IRL - Online Life Is Real Life

https://irlpodcast.org/season3/episode6/

IRL - Online Life Is Real Life by Mozilla

https://irlpodcast.org/season1/

Press Play by IRL - Online Life Is Real Life

https://irlpodcast.org/season3/episode2/

The Grand Bargain by IRL - Online Life Is Real Life

https://irlpodcast.org/season3/episode1/

Ctrl+Alt+Facts by IRL - Online Life Is Real Life

https://irlpodcast.org/season2/episode7/

Social Bubble Bath by IRL - Online Life Is Real Life

https://irlpodcast.org/season2/episode6/

Digital Overload by IRL - Online Life Is Real Life

https://irlpodcast.org/season2/episode2/

All Your Data Are Belong To Us by IRL - Online Life Is Real Life
https://irlpodcast.org/season1/episode1/

101: Some focus in the middle of digital distractions by Ditch That Textbook Podcast ::
Education, teaching, edtech :: #DitchPod
https://player.fm/series/ditch-that-textbook-podcast-education-teaching-edtech-ditchpod/ep-101-
some-focus-in-the-middle-of-digital-distractions

Quality Check Your Tech: 6 Strategies

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/quality-check-your-tech/

Other:
The Benefits and the Challenges
https://www.strayer.edu/why-online-learning/benefits-and-challenges