The e-Learner > Bibliography

A selection of recent empirical reports referring to the teaching and learning experiences of elearners in China

 

Aylward, L. (2002). Constructivism or Confucianism? We have the technology, now
what shall we do with it? In A. Tait, & R. Mills, (Eds.), Rethinking learner support
in distance education: Change and continuity in an international context, (pp. 3-
13). London: Routledge Falmer.

Chen, A., Mashhadi, A., Ang, D., & Harkrider, N. (1999). Cultural issues in the design of technology-enhanced learning systems. British Journal of Educational Technology, 30, 217-230.

Fung, Y. YH & Carr, R. 1999. Tutorials in a distance education system: students' expectations and preferred approaches, In R. Carr, O. Jegede, W. Tat-men and Y. Kin-sun (eds.), Asian Distance Learner, Hong Kong: The Open University of Hong Kong Press, pp.151-163

Gerbic, P. (2005). Chinese learners and computer mediated communication: Balancing culture, technology, and pedagogy. Retrieved May 6th, 2006, from http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/brisbane05/blogs/proceedings/27_Gerbic.pdf

Gu, P. (2002). Web-based project learning and EFL learners: A Chinese example. Teaching English with Technology, 2 (4)

Ramsay, G. A. (2005). Computer-mediated communication and culture: A comparison of 'Confucian-heritage' and 'western' learner attitudes to asynchronous e-discussions undertaken in an Australian higher educational setting. E-Learning, 2, 263-275.

Richards, C. (2004). From old to new learning: Global imperatives, exemplary Asian dilemmas and ICT as a key to cultural change in education. Globalisation, Societies and Education, 2, 337-353.

Smith, P. J., Coldwell, J., & Smith, S. N., Murphy, K.  (2005). Learning through computer-mediated communication: A comparison of Australian and Chinese heritage students. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 42, 123-134.

Smith, P.J and Smith, S.N (1999) Differences Between Chinese and Australian Students: Some Implications for Distance Educators, Distance Education, 20, 64-80.

Smith, P. & Smith, S. N. (2002) Supporting Chinese Distance Learners through Computer-Mediated  Communication — Revisiting Salmon’s Model. Paper presented at CSCL2002, January 7-11, Boulder,  Colorado. Retrieved 1st May, 2006 from http://newmedia.colorado.edu/cscl/02.html

Strother, J. (2003). Cross-Cultural Issues for Asian e-Learners: An Analysis Based on Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions. In Richards, G. (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (pp. 1978-1984). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Tu, C. (2001). How Chinese perceive social presence: An examination of interaction in online learning environment. Educational Media International, 38, 45-60.

Tu, C. (2002a). The impacts of text-based CMC on online social presence. The Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 1(2)

Tu, C. (2002b). The measurement of social presence in an online learning environment. International Journal of E-Learning, April - June, 34-45.

Wong, Y. C., & Schoech, D. (2005). A tale of three cities: Teaching online to students in Shanghai from Hong Kong and Texas. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 23, 121-145.

Wong, L. F., & Trinidad, S. G. (2004). Using web-based distance learning to reduce cultural distance. The Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 3, 1-13.

Xie, Xiaoyan, Lin, Fuzong, Zhang, Tao (2001): Comparison between on- and off-campus behaviour and adaptability in online learning: a case from China. In Behaviour and Information Technology - BIT, 20 (4) p. 281-291

Yang, M. (2005). Disaffection of adult distance learners: A Chinese phenomenon? Asian Journal of Distance Education, 3 (2)

Zhang, K. (2005). China's Online Education: Rhetoric and Realities. In A. A. Carr-Chellman (Ed.), Global Perspectives on E-Learning: Rhetoric and Reality  pp. 21-34. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications..