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Download full textJonson, Jessica L.; Guetterman, Tim; Thompson, Robert J., Jr. – Research & Practice in Assessment, 2014
A fundamental goal of student learning outcomes assessment in higher education is to use student learning evidence in decision making to improve educational programs. Such use of assessment findings, however, is atypical. This article argues that a narrow conception of use contributes to this conclusion and an accurate appraisal of the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Evaluation Utilization, Evidence, Academic Achievement
Direct linkBernard, Robert M.; Borokhovski, Eugene; Schmid, Richard F.; Tamim, Rana M.; Abrami, Philip C. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2014
This paper serves several purposes. First and foremost, it is devoted to developing a better understanding of the effectiveness of blended learning (BL) in higher education. This is achieved through a meta-analysis of a sub-collection of comparative studies of BL and classroom instruction (CI) from a larger systematic review of technology…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Blended Learning, Technology Uses in Education, Higher Education
McCormack, Tim; Schnee, Emily; VanOra, Jason – Teachers College Record, 2014
Background: The field of higher education abounds with qualitative research aimed at highlighting the needs, struggles, strengths, and motivations of academically struggling students. However, because of the small-scale nature of these studies, they rarely enter the public debate or impact institutional policy concerning access, remediation,…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Researchers, Meta Analysis, Case Studies
Barry, Adam E.; Whiteman, Shawn D.; MacDermid Wadsworth, Shelley – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2014
We systematically reviewed the data-based peer-reviewed research examining student service members/veterans (SSM/V) in higher education. Compared to civilian peers, SSM/V exhibit disproportionately higher rates of health risk behaviors and psychological symptoms, and personal and educational adjustment difficulties (i.e., inability to connect with…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Veterans, Military Service, College Students
Bryant, Lauren H.; Chittum, Jessica R. – International Journal of ePortfolio, 2013
ePortfolio has become ubiquitous in higher education over the course of the last decade, with faculty and institutions devoting both time and monetary resources to its use. Given this trend, the purpose of this study was to investigate the landscape of ePortfolio research to determine what evidence exists for ePortfolio's impact on student…
Descriptors: Portfolio Assessment, Portfolios (Background Materials), Electronic Publishing, Higher Education
Goedegebuure, Leo; Coates, Hamish; van der Lee, Jeannet; Meek, V. Lynn – Australian Universities' Review, 2009
The concept of diversity has been part of the Australian government's higher education agenda for several years, but empirical studies on the actual state of diversity in the sector are limited. This situation raises questions regarding the factual basis for the policy claims made. With this in mind, this paper seeks to assess the degree of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Student Diversity, Academic Aspiration, Occupational Aspiration
