The Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN)
ISSN 1092-8235 (online) - ISSN 1939-5256 (print)
The aim of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks is to describe original work in asynchronous learning networks (ALN), including experimental results. Our mission is to provide practitioners in online education with knowledge about the very best research in online learning. Papers emphasizing results, backed by data are the norm. Occasionally, papers reviewing broad areas are published, including critical reviews of thematic areas. Papers useful to administrators are welcome. JALN is published 4 times a year, and entire issues are published from time-to-time around a single topic or disciplinary areas. Calls for papers for special issues include specific due dates, but general submissions are accepted year-round. . The Journal adheres to traditional standards of double-blind peer review, and authors are encouraged to provide quantitative data; currently JALN's acceptance rate is 25%. The original objective of the Journal was to establish ALN as a field by publishing articles from authoritative and reliable sources. The Journal is now a major resource for knowledge about online learning.
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| The Challenges of Transnational Online Learning | Volume 12, Issue 2 - July 2008 | Richard A Skinner, Senior Vice President for Programs and Research, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges | scale, quality, governments, asynchronous learning, leadership, acceptance, faculty |
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| The UIS Model For Online Success | Volume 13, Issue 3 - October 2009 | Bill Bloemer, University of Illinois at Springfield | scale, retention, student success, course completion, strategies, Sloan-C Five Pillars, UIS model, COLRS |
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| Are Online Courses Cannibalizing Students From Existing Courses? | Volume 9, Issue 3 - October 2005 | Joseph K. Cavanaugh, Department of Business Wright State University, Lake Campus | scale, student demographics, online comparison, student location, distance learning |
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| Student Learning and Student Services: Policy Issues | Volume 12, Issue 2 - July 2008 | Claudine SchWeber, Chair, Doctor of Management Program, University of Maryland | scale, student services, policy |
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| Business Models for Online Education | Volume 10, Issue 2 - May 2006 | George Lorenzo, Educational Pathways | scale, targets of opportunity, self-sustaining, course development, quality assurance, return on investment, responsibilities, grant proposal |
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| Mainstreaming Distance Learning Into the Community College | Volume 8, Issue 1 - February 2004 |
Dr. Linda M. Thor, President, Rio Salado College Carol Scarafiotti, Dean of Instruction, Rio Salado College |
scale, total quality management, learning organization, systems approach, branding, Hedgehog Concept |
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| Online professional education: A case study of an MBA program through its transition to an online model | Volume 4, Issue 1 - June 2000 |
Lynne Schrum, Associate Professor, The University of Georgia Angela Benson, Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Georgia |
scale, university-corporate partnerships, online degree programs |
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| Costs for the Development of a Virtual University | Volume 1, Issue 1 - March 1997 | Murray Turoff, Distinguished Professor of Computer and Information Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology | scale, virtual university, cost analysis, policy issues |
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| The Future of the University in an Age of Knowledge | Volume 1, Issue 2 - August 1997 |
James J. Duderstadt, President Emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering, The University of Michigan |
scale, virtual university, university and change, information technology and university |
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| Creation of UniSCOPE: A Model for Rewarding All Forms of Scholarship | Volume 7, Issue 2 - July 2003 |
Elise A. Gurgevich. Outreach and Cooperative Extension, The Pennsylvania State University Drew Hyman, College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University Theodore R. Alter, Outreach and Cooperative Extension, The Pennsylvania State University |
scholarship, promotion, tenure, outreach, faculty satisfaction |
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| The role of information and communication technologies in improving teaching and learning processes in primary and secondary schools | Volume 15, Issue 4 - November 2011 |
Albert Sangrà, Universitat Oberta de Cataluny Mercedes González-Sanmamed, Universidad de A Coruñ |
school improvement, information and communication technologies, teaching and learning processes, educational innovation, quality |
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| Bringing Life to Learning: Immersive Experiential Learning Simulations for Online and Blended Courses | Volume 16, Issue 5- October |
John M. Beckem II, SUNY Empire State College Michael Watkins, Toolwire Inc. |
Simulations/immersive learning environments, Workforce readiness, Experiential learning, Blended learning, Student engagement and retention, Innovation, Decision making, Constructivism, Asynchronous learning |
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| Social and Student Engagement and Support: The Sloan-C Quality Scorecard for the Administration of Online Programs | Volume 17, Issue 1- January |
Janet C. Moore Kaye Shelton |
Sloan-C Quality Scorecard for the Administration of Online Programs, regional accreditation, quality indicators, accreditation criteria, social and student engagement, effective practices |
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| Blended Environments: Learning Effectiveness and Student Satisfaction at a Small College in Transition | Volume 15, Issue 1 - February 2011 | Gouri Banerjee, Emmanuel College | small liberal arts colleges, blended learning, student satisfaction, learning outcomes, learning effectiveness |
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| Factors that Influence Students’ Decision to Dropout of Online Courses (Previously published in JALN 8:4) | Volume 13, Issue 3 - October 2009 |
Pedro A. Willging, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Scott D. Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
student satisfaction |
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| Student Satisfaction and Perceived Learning with On-line Courses: Principles and Examples from the SUNY Learning Network | Volume 4, Issue 2 - September 2000 |
Eric Fredericksen, State University of New York Alexandra Pickett, State University of New York Peter Shea, State University of New York William Pelz, Herkimer County Community College Karen Swan, University of Albany |
student satisfaction |
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| Factors that Influence Students' Decision to Dropout of Online Courses | Volume 8, Issue 4 -December 2004 |
Pedro A. Willging, Department of Human Resource Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Scott D. Johnson, Department of Human Resource Education University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, |
student satisfaction |
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| Working Professionals as Part-time On-line Learners | Volume 4, Issue 2 - September 2000 | Gregory Hislop, Drexel University | student satisfaction |
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| The Use of Asynchronous Learning Networks in Nutrition Education: Student Attitude, Experiences and Performance | Volume 4, Issue 1 - June 2000 |
Graham Paul Shaw, The Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Californian College of Podiatric Medicine Willy Pieter, Department of Physical Education, University of Asia and the Pacific |
student satisfaction, ALN, newsgroups, infrastructure, student resistance |
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| Reciprocity Analysis of Online Learning Networks | Volume 9, Issue 4 - December 2005 |
Reuven Aviv, Ph.D, Learning International Network Consortium (LINC), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA, and Department of Computer Science, Open University of Israel Zippy Erlich, Department of Computer Science, Open University of Israel Gilad Ravid, Center for Information Technology in Distance Education, Open University of Israel |
student satisfaction, asynchronous learning networks (ALNs), learning effectiveness, social network analysis, cohesion analysis, role analysis, power analysis, content analysis |
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| The Process of Community-Building in Distance Learning Classes | Volume 5, Issue 2 - September 2001 | Dr. Ruth E. Brown, University of Nebraska at Kearney | student satisfaction, asynchronous, engagement, learner-centered |
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| Dancing with a Bear: One University’s Experience with Evaluating Blended Learning | Volume 13, Issue 1 - April 2009 | Patsy Moskal, University of Central Florida | student satisfaction, blended learning, evaluation |
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| Student Perceptions of Face-to-Face and Online Discussions: The Advantage Goes To . . . | Volume 11, Issue 4 - December 2007 | Dr. Katrina A. Meyer, Associate Professor of Higher and Adult Education, The University of Memphis | student satisfaction, blended learning, face-to-face and online discussions |
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| The Social Dimension of Asynchronous Learning Networks | Volume 2, Issue 1 - March 1998 | Rupert Wegerif, Centre for Language and Communication, School of Education, The Open University | student satisfaction, collaborative learning, evaluation of ALNs, situated learning |
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| An Exploration of the Relationship Between Indicators of the Community of Inquiry Framework and Retention in Online Programs | Volume 14, Issue 1 - March 2010 [Reprinted from 12:1, February 2008] |
Wally Boston, American Public University System Sebastián R. Díaz, West Virginia University Angela M. Gibson, American Public University System Phil Ice, American Public University System Jennifer Richardson, Purdue University Karen Swan, University of Illinois Springfield |
student satisfaction, community of inquiry, retention, online programs |
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| Formal Course Design and the Student Learning Experience | Volume 7, Issue 3 - September 2003 |
Gary Brown, Director for the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Washington State University Carrie B. Myers, Affiliate Faculty, Department of Education, Montana State University Sharon Roy, Assistant Director for the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Washington State University |
student satisfaction, course design, online learning effectiveness, student-engagement, assessment, faculty development |
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| Putting a Little TLC into Learning | Volume 8, Issue 1 - February 2004 | Stella A. Perez, Project SAIL Director/Senior Consultant Online Initiatives, League for Innovation in the Community College | student satisfaction, e-learning, e-knowledge, asynchronous learning |
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| Gender Similarity in the Use of and Attitudes About ALN in a University Setting | Volume 1, Issue 1 - March 1997 |
John C. Ory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Cheryl Bullock, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Kristine Burnaska, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
student satisfaction, gender differences, ALN use, ALN attitudes, evaluation |
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| The Impact of Student Verbal/Visual Learning Style Preference on Implementing Groupware in the Classroom | Volume 2, Issue 2 - September 1998 |
D’Arcy Becker, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Meg Dwyer, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire |
student satisfaction, groupware, verbal/visual learning style |
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| Student Issues in Distance Education Programs: Do Inter-institutional Programs Offer Students Confusion or Opportunity? | Volume 12, Issue 3-4 - December 2008 |
Susan Fey, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development Mary Emery, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development Cornelia Flora, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development |
student satisfaction, inter-institutional, five pillars, retention, student success, drop-outs |
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| Rochester Institute of Technology: Analyzing Student Success | Volume 13, Issue 3 - October 2009 |
Richard Fasse, RIT Online Learning Joeann Humbert, RIT Online Learning Raychel Rappold, RIT Online Learning |
student satisfaction, interaction, retention, student success, course completion |
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| Understanding the 'Electronic' Student: Analysis of Functional Requirements for Distributed Education | Volume 3, Issue 1 - May 2000 |
Linda Carswell, The Open University, UK Pete Thomas, The Open University, UK Marian Petre, The Open University, UK Blaine Price, The Open University, UK Mike Richards, The Open University, UK |
student satisfaction, internet distance education, virtual campus, distance learning, distance teaching, electronic student |
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| Are We Re-Marginalizing Distance Education Students and Teachers? | Volume 11, Issue 1 - April 2007 | Melody M. Thompson, The Pennsylvania State University | student satisfaction, language, distance education, blended learning, online learning, e-learning |
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| A Study of Students’ Sense of Learning Community in Online Environments | Volume 10, Issue 1 - February 2006 | Peter Shea, University at Albany - State University of New York | student satisfaction, learning community, sense of community, community of inquiry |
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| Educational Performance of ALN via Content Analysis | Volume 4, Issue 2 - September 2000 | Reuven Aviv, Open University of Israel | student satisfaction, learning effectiveness |
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| Dominant or Different? Gender Issues in Computer Supported Learning | Volume 7, Issue 1 - February 2003 |
Cathy Gunn, School of Education, University of Auckland Mae McSporran, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand Hamish Macleod, University of Edinburgh, Scotland Sheila French, Manchester Metropolitan University, England |
student satisfaction, learning effectiveness, gender |
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| The Anatomy of a Distance Education Course: A Case Study Analysis | Volume 6, Issue 1 - July 2002 |
Kay E. Vandergrift, Information and Library Studies, Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey |
student satisfaction, learning effectiveness, interaction, electronic trail, reader response theory, interpretive learning communities, restrained presence, children's literature |
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| Effects of Social Network on Students' Performance: A Web-Based Forum Study in Taiwan | Volume 7, Issue 3 - September 2003 |
Heng-Li Yang, Professor, Department of Management Information Systems, National Cheng-Chi University Jih-Hsin Tang, Phd Candidate, Department of Management Information Systems National Cheng-Chi University, Faculty of Management Information Systems, Tak Ming College |
student satisfaction, learning effectiveness, social network analysis, asynchronous learning, forum |
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| Student Satisfaction with Asynchronous Learning | Volume 11, Issue 1 - April 2007 |
Charles Dziuban, Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness, University of Central Florida Patsy Moskal, Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness, University of Central Florida Jay Brophy, Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness, University of Central Florida Peter Shea, University at Albany |
student satisfaction, media culture, digital, personal and mobile technologies, student learning preferences, pedagogy, complexities of measurement, digital generation |
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| Online vs. Blended Learning: Differences in Instructional Outcomes and Learner Satisfaction | Volume 11, Issue 2 - July 2007 |
Doo Hun Lim, University of Tennessee, Human Resource Development Michael L. Morris, University of Tennessee, Human Resource Development Virginia W. Kupritz, University of Tennessee, Communication Studies |
student satisfaction, online learning, blended learning, learning outcomes, comparative study |
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| Gender, Voice and Learning in Online Course Environments | Volume 9, Issue 1 - March 2005 |
David M. Anderson, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, Eastern Michigan University Carol J. Haddad, Department of Interdisciplinary Technology, Eastern Michigan University |
student satisfaction, online teaching, online learning, women, gender, voice, postsecondary education |
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| Correlational Analysis of Student Visibility and Performance in Online Learning | Volume 8, Issue 4 - December 2004 | Minjuan Wang, San Diego State University | student satisfaction, online visibility, learning outcomes, communication tools and online socialization, students' self- perception |
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| Experimental Online Case Study for a Breakthrough in Student Engagement: Focus Group Results | Volume 8, Issue 3 - June 2004 |
James Theroux, Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Cari Carpenter, Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Clare Kilbane, School of Education, University of Massachusetts |
student satisfaction, real-time, live case study |
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| SetonWorldWide: A Case Study Of Student Success | Volume 13, Issue 3 - October 2009 | Philip DiSalvio, Seton Hall University | student satisfaction, retention, student success, course completion, strategies, institutional commitment, Sloan-C Five Pillars |
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| Peirce College and Student Success | Volume 13, Issue 3 - October 2009 | Jon Lenrow, Peirce College | student satisfaction, retention, student success, course completion, strategies, Sloan-C Five Pillars |
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| Student Role Adjustment in Online Communities of Inquiry: Model and Instrument Validation | Volume 8, Issue 2 - April 2004 |
D. Randy Garrison, University of Calgary Martha Cleveland-Innes, Athabasca University Dr. Tak Fung, University of Calgary |
student satisfaction, role adjustment, community of inquiry, learning effectiveness, online learning |
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| An Examination of Sense of Classroom Community and Learning Among African American and Caucasian Graduate Students | Volume 9, Issue 3 - October 2005 |
Alfred P. Rovai, School of Education, Regent University Michael K. Ponton, School of Education, Regent University |
student satisfaction, sense of community, learning, higher education, African American, Caucasian |
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| The Presentation of Self in Everyday Ether: A Corpus Analysis of Student Self-Tellings in Online Graduate Courses | Volume 11, Issue 3 - September 2007 |
Carla Meskill, University at Albany, State University of New York Gulnara Sadykova, University at Albany, State University of New York |
student satisfaction, social identity, online identity, language of introductions, asynchronous courses, education, preservice teachers, inservice teachers, concordancing |
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| University of Cincinnati: Case Study of Online Student Success | Volume 13, Issue 3 - October 2009 |
Melody Clark, Univeristy of Cincinnati Lisa Holstrom, University of Cincinnati Ann M. Millacci, University of Cincinnati |
student satisfaction, student success, course completion, retention, five pillars |
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| Pace University's Focus on Student Satisfaction with Student Services in Online Education | Volume 7, Issue 2 - July 2003 |
Dr. David Sachs, School of Computer Science & Information Systems, Pace University Professor Nancy Hale, School of Computer Science & Information Systems, Pace University |
student satisfaction, student support services, continuous improvement, online education |
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