Emily Sheridan

Jane Blakelock
ENG 2100-30
9 February 2016

Annotated Bibliography Continued

1)
Ward M, Peters G, Shelley K. Student and Faculty Perceptions of the Quality
of Online Learning Experiences. International Review Of Research In Open And
Distance Learning [serial online]. October 1, 2010;11(3):57-77. Available from: ERIC,
Ipswich, MA. Accessed February 2, 2016.
This article interests me because it shows both the student perception and the
faculty perceptions about online learning. The article shows the results that they
received in an online learning versus face-to-face learning study that was done in a
school in Mississippi. The study shows both positive and negative responses to
online learning. The study shows that there are some things from face-to-face
learning that online learning still needs to implement. I think that both positive and
negative sides of the argument will be benefited by this article.
2)
Welker, J., & Berardino, L. (2006). Blended Learning: Understanding the
Middle Ground between Traditional Classroom and Fully Online Instruction. Journal
Of Educational Technology Systems, 34(1), 33-55.

This article interests me because it talks of a survey done at a school in New York
and shows what students and teachers think of the blended learning experience. I
also like how it talks about trying to find the middle ground between online learning
and the traditional classroom that is face-to-face. The survey gave details about
what the teachers liked and disliked about the blended learning. It also showed the
feelings of the students that were positive, but it also pointed out some possible
developmental issues for the kids. I think the audience who is on the fence about
the blended learning classroom will be presented with solid information that could
possibly help them understand the topic better.

3)
Cavanaugh, C., & Clark, T. (2007). CHAPTER 1: The Landscape of K--12 Online
Learning. In , What Works in K-12 Online Learning (pp. 5-19). International Society
for Technology in Education.

I like this book because it starts out by giving a clear definition of online learning. I
also like that it focuses on K-12 schools rather than also adding college online
courses to the mix. The evidence in this article that supports my argument is shown
helping my readers understand what online learning is. It also provides evidence to
both my positive and negative side of the argument. I think that this book allows
both my readers and me to see a clear definition and understanding of what online
learning is.

4)
Bystricky, Bill. "Online Classes or Traditional? Why Not a Blend?" Web log
post. National Council of Teachers of English. N.p., 2 Feb. 2016. Web. 9 Feb. 2016.
<http://blogs.ncte.org/index.php/2016/02/online-classes-or-traditional-hybrid/>.

I really like this blog because the author splits the article up into three parts:
positive, negative, and blended. I think the author has very valid points for all three
sections of the article. The author mentions positive things about online learning,
such as, it benefits shy children. The author also talks about negative things about
online learning, such as, it doesnt allow the teacher to see nonverbal cues from the
students. It also mentions why blended learning is so important for schools trying to
implement online learning. I think no matter what side of the argument the reader is
on, that they will find evidence in this article that both supports and counters their
position.

5)
THE PROS AND CONS OF ONLINE SCHOOLS. (2015). Cincinnati Magazine,
48(12), 71.
I liked this small excerpt from a periodical, because it lists out the pros and cons of
online learning. I think the pros and cons that are listed in the article are the top
crucial points. For example, a pro that is listed in this periodical is that it allows
more flexible course work. A con that the periodical listed is that it can make the
student more likely to be distracted by online things. I think that this periodical
benefits anyone who reads it, because it gives clear and concise pros and cons that
are easy to understand.
6)
Chappell, S., Arnold, P., Nunnery, J., & Grant, M. (2015). An Examination of an
Online Tutoring Program's Impact on Low-Achieving Middle School Students'
Mathematics Achievement. Online Learning, 19(5), 37-53.
I really like this journal because it is about the results of a study that lasted
three years, and the study was done to see if online math tutoring is beneficial or
not in middle schools. The journal provides graphs of the changes, and also gives
the students perception of what they thought of the online program. It talks about

both positive and negative comments from the students. It also shows that certain
types of schools with certain types of academic standards will affect how beneficial
the online program is. I think that readers from both sides of the argument will
benefit from this journal, because it talks about both the positive and negative
findings of the study. I also think it will be a good article for anyone to read, because
the studys findings were interesting and relevant to the topic.