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Online Learning Networks in Higher Education: A Case Study of the Brock Learning Network
Dr. Camille Rutherford Dr. Candace Figg
Brock University - St. Catharines, Canada
www. brocku.ca/BLN
Ed Media 2010 Toronto
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How is the BLN being used?
• Low Bounce Rate
• Average Time on Site
• Visit a Day, Pages per Visit
• # of users
Sep 2, 2009 – Mar 10, 2010
Benefits - Student EngagementBenefits - Student Engagement
• Active & collaborative learning
• Supportive campus environment
• Student-student interactions
• Student instructor interactions
Student engagement in educationally purposeful activities is positively related to academic
persistence and academic achievement (Kuh et al, 2007).
BLN Benefits - Student EngagementBLN Benefits - Student Engagement• Active & collaborative learning
•Sharing of resources & ideas -> Learning community• Supportive campus environment
•Reduction of isolation -> Learning community• Student-student interactions
•Increased interactions with peers ->Positive relationships with peers
• Student instructor interactions
•Increased interactions with instructors -> Positive relationships with instructors
Implications• Institutional networks
vs third party sites
Implications• Institutional networks
provide for separation of professional & …
Implications• Institutional networks
provide for separation of professional & personal life.
Implications• Institutional networks
are better able to protect intellectual property rights and ensure ongoing access.
Implications• Learning networks
better able to support student engagement vs LMS
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Implications• Learning networks
allow students to highlight their individual persona.
Recommendations• Learning network
recommendations to further enhance student engagement…