Transformative Virtual Learning Teams in Doctoral Education: The Role of Interdependence

Marianne Justus

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 1351–1354

This paper addresses the stages of development and the processes used by learning teams in an online doctoral program. Doctoral students seek meaningful team learning experiences that will augment their shared knowledge as well as provide an...

Scaffolding Knowledge from Research to Writing: The Role of Reflection in Turning Doctoral Candidates into Graduates

Marianne Justus

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 532–535

Within the context of online learning, faculty can empower their students to maximize the opportunity for knowledge sharing and reflective thinking skills. While doctoral students entering their chosen degree program have confidence in their ability ...

Topics: faculty development

Fostering Exemplary Online Learning Communities within Diverse Cultural Contexts

Marianne Justus

Global Learn 2012 (Nov 06, 2012) pp. 214–217

Within the context of distance learning, students form inter-cultural learning communities unconstrained by time and place. Technology transcends geographic boundaries and contributes to the migration of knowledge and understanding across cultures....

Emergent Learning Paths in Higher Education Online Learning: Pedagogical Implications for Faculty Adoption of Web 2.0 Technologies

Marianne Justus

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1193–1195

Technology plays a major role in higher education online learning beyond the delivery of virtual content. Despite the promise that technology holds for education, current approaches to integrating technology have proven to be complex and frustrating ...

Topics: Attitudes, Planning, Graduate Education & Faculty Development, Research & Evaluation, Technological, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)

Where online learning, community and culture intersect: Toward an understanding of knowledge-building communities in virtual environments

Marianne Dianne Justus

Where online@learning, community and culture intersect: Toward an understanding of knowledge@-building communities in virtual@environments (2005) pp. 1–216

Distance education has evolved from a solitary learning experience where communications were primarily between the student and the instructor, to vibrant communities of learning where knowledge is shared by learners who are in continual...

Teachers' Attitudes Toward the Integration of Technology: A Close Look at the Implementation of Technology in a Foreign Language Methods Course

Rebecca Fox; Marianne Justus

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3306–3311

Technology has played a progressively larger role in the field of world language education. There are many reasons for this lag, but one of the most significant is the opportunity for pre- and in-service teachers to learn about, engage in, and...

Topics: Teaching Methods, Languages, Research Methods, Educational Technology, Teachers

Advanced Technology Integration as a Tool for Internationalizing Online Higher Education

Marianne Justus; Carol Hall

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 610–614

The United States is the leading destination for foreign students to earn a post-secondary education (Choudaha & Chang, 2012). While many students choose an institution based on the institution's reputation and program offerings, the language of...