You are here:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education

April 2014 Volume 15, Number 2

Search this issue

Table of Contents

Number of articles: 18

  1. Personal Outcome and Leadership as Defining Factors of Satisfaction in the Context of the Course "Arts II: Overview of Greek Music and Dance" of the Hellenic Open University

    Evangelos Bebetsos & Dimitrios Goulimaris

    The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to assess the construct validity of the modified Greek version of the "Scale of Athlete Satisfaction" presented by Theodorakis and Bebetsos ... More

    pp. 12-23

    View Abstract
  2. System Expertise Training Courses in Private Sector: Can They Be Given Online?

    Birim Balci Demirci

    It is widely known that there are many schools in the private sector offering courses in Computer Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems and similar disciplines in addition to... More

    pp. 24-40

    View Abstract
  3. A Study on Improving Information Processing Abilities Based on PBL

    Du Gyu Kim & JaeMu Lee

    This study examined an instruction method for the improvement of information processing abilities in elementary school students. Current elementary students are required to develop information... More

    pp. 41-52

    View Abstract
  4. Satisfaction Clustering Analysis of Distance Education Computer Programming Students: A Sample of Karadeniz Technical University

    Hacer Ozyurt

    In line with recently developing technology, distant education systems based on information technologies are started to be commonly used within higher education. Students' satisfaction is one ... More

    pp. 53-61

    View Abstract
  5. Gifted Students' Views about First Stage of the Education Program for the Gifted Students' Bridge with University (EPGBU)

    Hasan Said Tortop

    All over the world, studies related to design of appropriate educational programs for gifted students are continuing. It is also important that these programs should be adapted to developing... More

    pp. 62-74

    View Abstract
  6. Exploration of Problematic Internet Use and Loneliness among Distance Education Students

    Hasan Ozgur, Tülay Demiralay & Ilkay Demiralay

    The current study investigated the relationship between problematic Internet use and levels of loneliness among 311 distance education students. "The Problematic Internet Use Scale" and &... More

    pp. 75-90

    View Abstract
  7. Study Habits and Academic Achievement of Kashmiri & Ladakhi Adolescent Girls: A Comparative Study

    N A. Nadeem, Javeed Ahamd Puja & Shabir Ahmad Bhat

    The present study was conducted to study the Study Habits and Academic Achievement of Adolescents girls in Jammu and Kashmir. 400 sample subjects were selected randomly from two ethnic groups'... More

    pp. 91-97

    View Abstract
  8. Academic Counselling in ODL: Information System for Capacity Building of Academic Counselors' in IGNOU

    S Kishore

    Indira Gandhi national Open University (IGNOU) is an apex body for open and distance learning (ODL) system in India. The university has nation-wide operation and pioneer in distance education.... More

    pp. 98-107

    View Abstract
  9. Mobile Fatwa (M-Fatwa): The Integration of Islamic Fatwa through Mobile Technology

    Mohd Aliff Mohd Nawi & Mohd Isa Hamzah

    Fatwa institutions play an important role to disseminate information about the fatwa decision that has been discussed. Fatwa is decided will be a guide and reference to the Muslims for dismantling ... More

    pp. 108-116

    View Abstract
  10. The Relationships between Cognitive Style of Field Dependence and Learner Variables in E-Learning Instruction

    Omer Faruk Sozcu

    This study examines the relationships between cognitive styles of field dependent learners with their attitudes towards e-learning (distance education) and instructional behavior in e-learning... More

    pp. 117-144

    View Abstract
  11. The Classification of the Probability Unit Ability Levels of the Eleventh Grade Turkish Students by Cluster Analysis

    Ozcan Ozyurt

    In this study, the probability unit ability levels of the eleventh grade Turkish students were classified through cluster analysis. The study was carried out in a high school located in Trabzon,... More

    pp. 145-160

    View Abstract
  12. An Analysis on Usage Preferences of Learning Objects and Learning Object Repositories among Pre-Service Teachers

    Sabiha Yeni & Nesrin Ozdener

    The purpose of the study is to investigate how pre-service teachers benefit from learning objects repositories while preparing course content. Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods... More

    pp. 161-174

    View Abstract
  13. Meeting the Needs of Distance Learners of M.Ed Program: Bangladesh Open University Perspective

    Amirul Islam & Sakiba Ferdowsi

    This study draws on the experience of a cohort of 22 students from 09 tutorial centers enrolled in a Master of Education (M Ed) distance learning program administered by the Bangladesh Open... More

    pp. 175-193

    View Abstract
  14. Effectiveness of ARCS Model of Motivational Design to Overcome Non Completion Rate of Students in Distance Education

    Sangeeta Malik

    Students' course completion rate in distance education is getting attention of the researchers throughout the globe. Many factors responsible for high non completion rate of students in... More

    pp. 194-200

    View Abstract
  15. Students Perceived Value towards Quality of Distance Education in Tamil Nadu

    P Jeyaraj, D Sugumar, K Thandavamoorthy & S Joseph Xavier

    The quality of education of any distance learning programme is maintained by various ways, such as: quality of study material, internal and external evaluation, and student support methods and so... More

    pp. 201-208

    View Abstract
  16. A Comparison of Student Views on Web-Based and Face-to-Face Higher Education

    Suleyman Nihat Sad, Ozlem Goktas & Ilhami Bayrak

    The study aimed to describe and compare the perceptions of web-based distance education students and campus-based face-to-face students about the quality of education provided in their programs... More

    pp. 209-226

    View Abstract
  17. Assisted Learning through Facebook: A Case Study of Universitas Terbuka's Students Group Communities in Jakarta, Taiwan and Hong Kong

    Yasir Riady

    This paper describes and give insight about the use of Facebook to assist learning in Jakarta and several countries outside Indonesia. There are so many problems that will arise based on the... More

    pp. 227-238

    View Abstract
  18. Students' Views on Distance Learning in Turkey: An Example of Anadolu University Open Education Faculty

    Fatih Burbuz

    The aim of the study is to reveal the students' views who are studying in different departments of distant education programs provided by Anadolu University in Turkey. Qualitative research... More

    pp. 239-250

    View Abstract