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Recommended Citation: Daniels, C and S R Feather-Gannon.  Student Perceptions of Online Learning: A Comparison of Two Different Populations.  In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2002, v 19 (San Antonio): §223d. ISSN: 1542-7382.
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Student Perceptions of Online Learning: A Comparison of Two Different Populations

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 		Catharina Daniels    [a1] [a2]
Technology Systems Department, School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Pace University    [u1] [u2]
New York, New York, USA    [c1] [c2]

Susan R. Feather    [a1] [a2]
Technology Systems Department, School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Pace University    [u1] [u2]
New York, New York, USA    [c1] [c2]

Some institutions of higher learning are being pressured to implement online learning classes as part of their traditional degree programs for a variety of reasons. A major concern in using the online format with a group of traditional college students, who have little or no experience with online learning, is the accuracy of their perceptions of online courses and the impact of those perceptions on learning. In this pilot study we looked at how perceptions about online learning differ in students who have participated in prior online courses from those who have not participated in online courses. Among others, we looked at the following expectations: level of performance, amount of time required, level of interaction, and depth and breadth of content coverage. The findings are discussed in the context of adult learning theory.

Keywords: student perceptions, online learning, online education, online writing, technical writing, Internet course, curriculum

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