Center for the Advancement of Research in Distance Education (CARDE) DR. MICHAEL CORRY DR. ROBERT IANACONE JULIE STELLA Advancing Research in K-12 Online Education Through a Conceptual Framework

11 Developing the Research Framework The Nine Components of the Research Framework Learners Teachers Materials Delivery Methodology Evaluation Administration International History

22 Learners Key Factors and Concepts What types of students do well in an online learning environment and what types of students do poorly (success traits)? Online learning and at-risk learners Online learning and learners with disabilities Online learning and advanced academic students (gifted & talented) Learner satisfaction Development of social skills in online learning Online learning in rural environments Online learning class size

33 Teachers Key Factors and Concepts Preparing teachers to teach in an online learning environment Continued professional development for online teachers Evaluation of online teachers Unique needs and challenges for online teachers Student teaching (internships/mentoring) in online learning

44 Materials Key Factors and Concepts Online learning curriculum materials design and evaluation Assessments in online learning What topics can be taught well in an online learning environment and what topics cannot be taught so well? Software in online learning Barriers to the development of online learning materials

55 Delivery Key Factors and Concepts Blended/hybrid delivery (combination of online and face-to-face learning) Completely online learning vs. blended/hybrid learning vs. face-to-face learning Synchronous vs. asynchronous online learning

66 Methodology Key Factors and Concepts Interaction in online learning Engagement in online learning Success factors and barriers in online learning for student, teacher, parent & administrator

77 Evaluation Key Factors and Concepts Effectiveness of online learning Student and teacher evaluation in distance education environments Quality indicators in online learning

88 Administration Key Factors and Concepts Accreditation of online schools Federal/state policy and legislation Policies for approval & monitoring of online schools Collaboration between schools in online learning Administrator training & development to work in an online learning environment Counseling in online learning Administrative and technical support for online learning (admin and technology) Cost/benefit analysis

99 International Key Factors and Concepts Delivery in different languages Delivery in different cultures (differing barriers) Accreditation issues Accessing foreign markets Support structures in foreign markets Different learning styles in foreign markets

10 History Key Factors and Concepts Replicating and learning from past research studies Examining the historical basis for current distance education policies and practices Longitudinal studies comparing historical data

11 Where to Find More Published in the Quarterly Review of Distance Education Corry, M., & Stella, J. (2012). Developing a Framework for Research in Online K-12 Distance Education. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 13 (3).

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