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RELATIONSHIP OF STUDENT SATISFACTION LEVELS IN DISTANCE LEARNING AND TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTSAT EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTI
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| Title | RELATIONSHIP OF STUDENT SATISFACTION LEVELS IN DISTANCE LEARNING AND TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTSAT EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTI |
| Author | Gallogly, James
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| Keywords | distance learning
student satisfaction
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| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to determine (a) what differences, if any, exist between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) students enrolled in distance learning and traditional courses during 2004 with regard to their satisfaction with course quality and (b) the level of satisfaction of distance learning students with regard to online delivery technology and administrative services provided to them in distance learning. Data were gathered using information from 400 distance learning undergraduate students using the Distance Learning Student Response Questionnaire (DLSRQ) and 400 traditional undergraduate students using the Student Survey Form (SSF). These students were enrolled in at least one of the four courses selected from the general education competency areas of Communications, Mathematics, Humanities, and Social Sciences during 2004. It was concluded that distance learning and traditional classroom students experienced a high level of satisfaction in regard to almost all aspects of course quality. It was also determined that there was very little difference in the levels of satisfaction between the two groups. Unlike traditional classroom students, distance learning students did not express a high level of satisfaction with the timeliness of instructor feedback. They did, however, express a high level of satisfaction with online delivery technology and administrative services. Implications and recommendations addressed a mentoring program, expanded quality control and professional development initiatives. Recommendations for future research were also offered. |
| Adviser | Bozeman, William
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| Publisher | University of Central Florida |
| Degree | Ed.D.
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| Degree Discipline | Department of Educational Research, Technology and Leadership
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| Degree Grantor | Education
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| Degree Program | Educational Leadership
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| Graduation Date | 2005-05-01 |
| Type | Doctoral dissertation
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| Access Level | Public - Allow Worldwide Access
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| Release Date | 2005-05-01 |
| Repository | University Archives
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| Repository Collection | Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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| Identifier | CFE0000395 |
| Access Link | http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0000395 |
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