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.
The Journal is guided by its editors and advisory panels. If you are interested in contributing to JALN as an author or reviewer, please see JALN guidelines and information for authors, reivewers and researchers.
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Volume, Issue - Date |
Author(s) | Keywords | Free for all |
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| A Case Study from Golden Gate University: Using Course Objectives to Facilitate Blended Learning in Shortened Courses | Volme 13, Issue 1 - April 2009 | Robert Fulkerth, Golden Gate University | learning effectiveness, case, objectives, redesign, faculty development, blended, blending, modalities, objectives, online, 8 week courses |
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| Course Assessment Practices and Student Learning Strategies in Online Courses | Voluime 11, Issue 4 - December 2007 | Bridget D. Arend, Ph.D., University of Denver | learning effectiveness, course assessment, summative assessment, formative assessment, learning strategies, critical thinking |
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| Institutionalized Resistance to Asynchronous Learning Networks | Volum 2, Issue 2 - September 1998 | David Jaffee, Department of Sociology, State university of New York (SUNY) -New Paltz | scale, ALN, instructional technology, on-line course, organizational change, academic culture |
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| A Model for On-Line Learning Networks in Engineering Education | Volume 1, Issue 1 - March 1997 |
J. R. Bourne Ph.D, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Professor of Management of Technology, Vanderbilt University J. Brodersen, Ph.D , Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vanderbilt University J. O. Campbell, Ph.D , Research Associate Professor of Engineering Education, Vanderbilt University M. M. Dawant, M.S., Research Instructor of Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University R. G. Shiavi, Ph.D, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University |
learning effectiveness, access, learning model, network model, on-line course, networked education |
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| "Free Trade" in Higher Education: The Meta University | Volume 1, Issue 1 - March 1997 | William H. Graves, Chief Information Officer (interim), Information Technology Services, University of North Carolina | scale, distributed instruction, virtual university, asynchronous learning networks, National Learning Infrastructure, initiative, internet 2 |
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| Writing Across the Curriculum Encounters Asynchronous Learning Networks or WAC Meets Up With ALN | Volume 1, Issue 1 - March 1997 |
Gail E. Hawisher, Department of English, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Michael A. Pemberton, Department of English, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
learning effectiveness, computer networks, computers and composition, online writing labs, online forums, electronic conferences, teaching of writing |
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| Asynchronous Learning Networks: A Sloan Foundation Perspective | Volume 1, Issue 1 - March 1997 | Frank Mayadas, Program Officer, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation | asynchronous, ALN, distance |
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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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| 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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| Requirements-Driven ALN Course Design, Development, Delivery & Evaluation | Volume 1, Issue 2 - August 1997 | Stephen J. Andriole, CIGNA | scale, design, development, delivery, evaluation, requirements |
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| Paradigms for On-Line Learning: A Case Study in the Design and Implementation of an Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN) Course | Volume 1, Issue 2 - August 1997 |
John R. Bourne, Vanderbilt University Eric McMaster, Vanderbilt University Jennifer Rieger, Vanderbilt University J. Olin Campbell, Vanderbilt University |
access |
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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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| Impacts of college-level courses via Asynchronous Learning Networks: Some Preliminary Results | Volume 1, Issue 2 - August 1997 | Starr Roxanne Hiltz, Department of Computer and Information Science (CIS), New Jersey Institute of Technology | learning effectiveness, virtual classroom, ALN, collaborative learning, computer mediated communication, computers and education |
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| CyberProfTM- An Intelligent Human-Computer Interface for Interactive Instruction on the World Wide Web | Volume 1, Issue 2 - August 1997 |
Deanna M. Raineri, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bradley G. Mehrtens, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Alfred W. Hubler, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
access, problem set editor, assignment maker, gradebook, network TA |
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| The Efficiency of Telelearning | Volume 1, Issue 2- August 1997 | Jef Moonen, Faculty of Educational Science and Technology, University of Twente | scale, efficiency, telelearning, costs, cost-effectiveness, distance education, quality |
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| Online Collaboration Principles | Volume 10, Issue 1 - February 2006 | D. R. Garrison, University of Calgary | learning effectiveness, online learning, community of inquiry, social presence, cognitive presence, teaching presence, reflection, discourse, facilitation |
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| Quality Matters: Inter-Institutional Quality Improvement for Online Courses | Volume 10, Issue 1 - February 2006 | John Sener, Sener Learning Services | scale, online learning, inter-institutional collaboration, quality assurance, quality improvement |
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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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| Online Collaboration: Introduction to the Special Issue | Volume 10, Issue 1 - February 2006 | Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University | learning effectiveness |
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| Facilitating Collaboration in Online Learning | Volume 10, Issue 1 - February 2006 | Caroline Haythornthwaite, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | learning effectiveness, collaboration, engagement, knowledge creation, facilitation |
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| Assessment and Collaboration in Online Learning | Volume 10, Issue 1 - February 2006 |
Karen Swan, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University Jia Shen, School of Management, New York Institute of Technology Starr Roxanne Hiltz, New Jersey Institute of Technology |
learning effectiveness, online collaboration, assessment, course discussion, small group work, collaborative exams |
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| Achieving Diversity Through Online Inter-Institutional Collaborations | Volume 10, Issue 1 - February 2006 |
Shari McCurdy, University of Illinois at Springfield Ray Schroeder, University of Illinois at Springfield |
access, diversity, inter-institutional collaboration, shared classes |
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| Collaboration Online: Sloan-C Resources | Volume 10, Issue 1 - February 2006 | Janet C. Moore, The Sloan Consortium | learning effectiveness, asynchronous learning networks (ALNs), collaboration, interaction |
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| Institutional Transformation: Introduction to the Special Issue | Volume 10, Issue 2 - May 2006 | Janet C. Moore, The Sloan Consortium | scale, institutional transformation, institutional commitment, institutional motivation, business models, cost effectiveness, scalability |
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| ALN Business Models and the Transformation of Higher Education | Volume 10, Issue 2 - May 2006 |
Gary E. Miller, The Pennsylvania State University Stephen Schiffman, Babson College and Franklin.W. Olin College of Engineering |
scale, institutional transformation, access, quality |
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| Online Learning: New Models for Leadership and Organization in Higher Education | Volume 10, Issue 2 - May 2006 |
George Otte, City University of New York Meg Benke, Empire State College |
scale, institutional transformation, leadership, strategic planning, community, scalability |
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| The Times They Are A-Changing | Volume 10, Issue 2 - May 2006 |
Carol Scarafiotti, Rio Salado College Dr. Martha Cleveland-Innes, Athabasca University |
access, learners, digital natives, institutional transformation |
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| Cases of Institutional Transformation | Volume 10, Issue 2 - May 2006 |
The Pennsylvania State University University of Texas TeleCampus Rio Salado College The City University of New York Athabasca University Empire State College |
scale, innovation, metrics, inter-institutional programs, change adeptness, hybrid courses, rates of degree completion and progress, pace of change |
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| Business Models for Online Learning: An Exploratory Survey | Volume 10, Issue 2 - May 2006 |
Karen Vignare, MSU Global Ventures Christine Geith, MSU Global Stephen Schiffman, Babson College and Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering |
scale, online learning, business strategies, business functions, business models for online learning |
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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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| Increasing Access in Online Higher Education | Volume 10, Issue 3 - July 2006 |
John Bourne, The Sloan Consortium Janet C. Moore, The Sloan Consortium John Sener, The Sloan Consortium Frank Mayadas, The Sloan Foundation Linda F. Ettinger, The University of Oregon |
online learning, access to higher education, online enrollment growth, scaling online, minorities, seniors, scientific instrumentation, industry, retention, community Colleges |
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| Scaling Online Education: Increasing Access to Higher Education | Volume 10, Issue 3 - July 2006 |
Jacqueline F. Moloney, UMass Lowell and UMass Online Burks Oakley II, University of Illinois and University of Illinois Online |
scale, online learning, access to higher education, online enrollment growth |
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| Online K–12 Education: Opportunities for Collaboration with Higher Education | Volume 10, Issue 3 - July 2006 | Melody M. Thompson, Penn State University | access, K-16, collaboration, dual enrollment, teacher certification, professional development |
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| Reaching Asynchronous Learners Within the Silver Tsunami | Volume 10, Issue 3 - July 2006 | Linda F. Ettinger, Applied Information Management Master’s Degree Program, University of Oregon | access, baby boomers, seniors, retirees, lifelong learning |
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| Insuring the Nation's Destiny: Reducing the Digital Divide | Volume 10, Issue 3 - July 2006 | William Booth, Hampton University | access, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), digital divide, networking, connectivity |
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| Getting Better: ALN and Student Success | Volume 10, Issue 3 - July 2006 |
Janet C. Moore, The Sloan Consortium John Sener, The Sloan Consortium Marie Fetzner, Montgomery College |
scale, ALN, interaction, engagement, student success, retention, completion |
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| Community Colleges and Distance Learning | Volume 10, Issue 3 - July 2006 | Kathleen Susan Ives, The Sloan Consortium | access, community colleges, access to higher education, serving non-traditional college students, lifelong learning |
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| Blended Learning: Implications for Growth and Access | Volume 10, Issue 3 - July 2006 | Anthony G. Picciano School of Education, Hunter College, Doctoral Programs in Urban Education, and Interactive Pedagogy and Technology, City University of New York Graduate Center | distance learning, online learning, blended learning, hybrid learning, access, pedagogy, decision making, administration, attrition, retention |
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| The Changing Role of Faculty and Online Education | Volume 10, Issue 4 - December 2006 | Murray Turoff, Information Systems Department, New Jersey Institute of Technology | faculty satisfaction, academic quality, faculty roles, consumers, accreditors, environment, change |
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| The Development of a Remote Laboratory for Internet-Based Engineering Education | Volume 10, Issue 4 - December 2006 |
Ahmed Chiheb Ammari, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie (INSAT), Unité de Recherche en Matériaux Mesures et Applications (MMA) Jaleleddine Ben Hadj Slama, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie (INSAT), Laboratoire des Systèmes Électriques (LSE), École Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Tunis (ENIT) |
access, institutional transformation, leadership, strategic planning, community, scalability |
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| Creating Effective Online Discussions: Optimal Instructor and Student Roles | Volume 10, Issue 4 - December 2006 |
Marcia Dixson, Ph.D., Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne Michelle Kuhlhorst, M.A., Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne Amber Reiff, M.A., Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne |
online discussions, learning groups, cooperative learning, asynchronous |
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| Building Understanding in Asynchronous Discussions: Examining Types of Online Discourse | Volume 10, Issue 4 - December 2006 |
Seungyeon Han, Ph.D., Hanyang Cyber University, Seoul, Korea Janette R. Hill, Ph.D., Instructional Technology, Instructional Technology, University of Georgia |
learning effectiveness, asynchronous discussion, learning process, learning outcomes, discourse analysis, collaboration |
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| Cultivating Voluntary Online Learning Communities in Blended Environments | Volume 10, Issue 4 - December 2006 |
Robert Heckman, Syracuse University Hala Annabi, University of Washington |
learning effectiveness, learning community, face to face, voluntary, blending, community of practice, democratic, trust |
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| The Method (and Madness) of Evaluating Online Discussions | Volume 10, Issue 4 - December 2006 | Katrina A. Meyer, Ph.D., The University of Memphis | learning effectiveness, online learning, evaluation of online discussions, methodology |
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| Why They Stayed: Near-Perfect Retention in an Online Certification Program in Library Media | Volume 10, Issue 4 - December 2006 |
Dr. Katrina A. Meyer, The University of Memphis Dr. Janis Bruwelheide, Montana State University Russell Poulin, Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications |
access, retention, attrition, Tinto retention model, Bean and Metzner retention model, Community of Inquiry Model, online learning, teaching presence, social presence, certificate programs |
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| An Online Discussion for Supporting Students in Preparation for a Test | Volume 10, Issue 4 - December 2006 |
Y. Steimberg, Tel-Aviv University J. Ram, Tel-Aviv University R. Nachmia, Tel-Aviv University A. Eshel, Tel-Aviv University |
learning effectiveness, participation, test preparation, discussion groups, question pool, achievement |
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| Distance Education Communications: The Social presence and Media Richness of Instant Messaging | Volume 10, Issue 4 - December 2006 |
Stephen J. Kuyath, The William States Lee College of Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Susan J. Winter, The Belk College of Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
access, social presence, media richness, instant messaging, distance education |
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| How Blended Learning Can Support a Faculty Development Community of Inquiry | Volume 10, Issue 4 -December 2006 |
Norman Vaughan, University of Calgary D. Randy Garrison, University of Calgary |
faculty satisfaction, faculty learning community, community of inquiry, blended learning, transcript analysis |
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| Characteristics of Successful Local Blended Programs in the Context of the Sloan-C Pillars | Volume 11, Issue 1 - April 2007 |
Jacqueline F. Moloney, University of Massachusetts Lowell Charmaine P. Hickey, University of Massachusetts Lowell Amy L. Bergin, University of Massachusetts Amherst Judith Boccia, University of Massachusetts Lowell Kathleen Polley, University of Massachusetts Boston Jeannette E. Riley, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth |
localness, blended, principles, competitive advantage, Women's Studies Minor, Master's In Educational Administration, Registered Nurse to Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, Master's In Business Administration |
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| Using Focus Groups to Study ALN Faculty Motivation | Volume 11, Issue 1 - April 2007 |
Starr Roxanne Hiltz, Information Systems Department Peter Shea, University at Albany Eunhee Kim, Management Information Systems |
motivating faculty, demotivating faculty, focus groups, generalizability, faculty satisfaction |
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