Annotated Bibliography

Andrew Vuong

Professor Goff

English 1010

9 July 2014

Annotated Bibliography

Hale, LaDonna S., Emily A. Mirakian, and David B. Day.” Online vs. Classroom Instruction:    Student Satisfaction and Learning Outcomes in an Undergraduate Allied Health          Pharmacology Course.” Journal Of Allied Health 38.2 (2009): 36-42.

            Students in healthcare were tested to see if they would perform better in online classes or traditional classrooms. Students were given surveys after the class to see what they thought and how they felt after taking the class. Most of the students in both online and traditional classrooms were satisfied with their learning experience. Students in the classrooms scored higher than those online in sharing ideas, learning the ideas and principles, and learning from the professor; however, the exam scores were still very similar to each other. The surveys showed that the students taking the class online were less satisfied than those who took the class at school.

"Learning in Classrooms Versus Online." New York Times 26 July 2012: 24.

            Professors expressed their opinions on how online classes and traditional classes differ from each other. Few argued that traditional classrooms were better than online because of the interaction and motivation when you get in a real classroom. When you take your classes online you are just staring at a screen and don’t really become inspired to work hard and put your effort into the class. However, others think that if your online classes are like that then you are taking the wrong ones. They argue that in online classes their students join into discussions more frequently and can interact more with the teacher because they are not talking face to face and feel more comfortable online.

Porter, Andrea L., Michael E. Pitterle, and Mary S. Hayney. "Comparison Of Online Versus         Classroom Delivery Of An Immunization Elective Course." American Journal Of        Pharmaceutical Education 78.5 (2014): 1-9.

            Students who were signed up to take a class on Immunization were randomly assigned to classes that were either online or in a traditional classroom. All students had taken a blended class before which had used both online and traditional classrooms to cover the material. They were both given the exact same class material, and before they started the class, they were given a survey to see if they preferred online classes or class in a traditional classroom. After the class they were given a survey to see which type of class they preferred. The students said that they preferred blended classes, and the test results were very similar to each other which concluded that online classes are a good way to learn.

Reuter, Ron. "Online Versus In The Classroom: Student Success In A Hands-On Lab Class."       American Journal Of Distance Education 23.3 (2009): 151-162

            Students taking a science class with lab and field were tested to see if there were changes between scores and improvement depending on if they were on their computer or on the campus. At the end of the class it showed that the scores at the end of the semester were about the same for both classes, and both classes learned the material they needed to pass the class. The students were given a pre and post assessments to check the difference in improvement throughout the class. The online students showed better improvement and more success during their class online.

Scheetz, Nanci A., and Philip L. Gunter. "Online Versus Traditional Classroom Delivery Of A     Course In Manual Communication." Exceptional Children 71.1 (2004): 109-120.

Undergraduate students talking manual communication were randomly separated into two separate groups. One group was sent to take the class in a traditional classroom, and the second group was sent to take the class online. Both classes were taught by the same instructor and taught with the same material. At the end of the classes the scores of both classes were compared to each other to see which class made the greater scores. Once the scores were compared, the difference between the scores was barely noticeable which proved that learning online was just as good as in a traditional classroom.

Schimming, Laura M. "Measuring Medical Student Preference: A Comparison Of Classroom        Versus Online Instruction For Teaching PubMed." Journal Of The Medical Library           Association 96.3 (2008): 217-222.

            Four classes of students taking a class on PubMed training were surveyed about whether they liked the class and about the way they were taught. One of the classes was taught in a classroom whereas the other three were taught online by video tutorials. The average of the test results at the end of the online classes and tradition class were both the same, but the students who took the online class said they were more satisfied taking the class online before they had more independence and freedom.

Yang, Yan, et al. "College Student Effort Expenditure In Online Versus Face-To-Face Courses:   The Role Of Gender, Team Learning Orientation, And Sense Of Classroom Community."          Journal Of Advanced Academics 22.4 (2011): 619-638.

            Students were asked to participate in research to see the difference between the efforts and lessoned learned by students in between online classes and traditional class. In addition, they also tested the differences between the genders. They were tested on effort, interaction, interest, teamwork, responsibility, and connection. When the data was analyzed by the researchers it was shown that the traditional class rooms worked better for female students whereas online classes worked better for male students. It is hypothesized that this is because in traditional classrooms teachers are able to change the way they teach to help their students learn which greatly helps the females, and in online classes the teacher treats everyone the same and only teaches one way.