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The merits and drawbacks of using qualitative and quasi-quantitative methods of discourse analysis: The case of immigrant representation in New Zealand
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Effectiveness of mathematical modelling in combating impacts of climate change in areas of sparse data
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Passion for research in library and information studies
No full textDr Eric Boamah, Lecturer in the Library and Information Studies (LIS) programme at the Open Polytechnic, has developed his passion for libraryand information studies into an extensive amount of research in both New Zealand and overseas.
Dr Boamah shares some of his reasons behind his passion
It takes a village: A collaborative approach to online course design and development
No full textIn contrast to a traditional face-to-face course, course design and development at the Open Polytechnic uses a collaborative approach to designing and developing Online Distance Flexible Learning (ODFL) courseware. At this New Zealand tertiary education institution, course design and development follows a six phase process with three levels of project roles and responsibilities. A discussion of each of the design and development phases, roles and responsibilities is provided, showcasing how this collaborative approach to developing courseware provides an effective way of delivering a pedagogically-sound online learning experience
Topoi, premises and conclusions: The deconstruction of argumentative strategies in the discursive construction of immigrants in New Zealand
No full textThe student experience in an online tertiary enabling course
No full textEssays in Online Education takes the reader from an overarching analysis of institutional ideals for optimal online education into a deep dive on the peculiarity of the classroom revealing the nuance of specific subjects and the experience of dealing with a heterogeneous student population. It showcases leading practices in online teaching, learning and management drawn from a community of practice from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The authors provide an informative and engaging journey for experienced academics and new entrants by highlighting opportunities that bridge the geographical divide, widen access and affordability, while also addressing the challenges of ensuring and sustaining quality, integrating teaching and learning with the student experience, and debunking the myth that online learning is always the ‘less expensive ’ option.
Each essay is a discrete, enriching treatise of key aspects of online education, accenting tested applied solutions and challenging academic management and leadership to rethink online teaching and learning. Essays in Online Education: A Global Perspective presents an all-inclusive assessment by teachers for teachers on achieving the best in an online classroom
