STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN ONLINE COURSES A Qualitative Research Synthesis Stephanie J. Blackmon and Claire Major T The University of Alabama
Summary of Findings #3:

Several themes emerged during our research synthesis. The five major

recurring themes about student experiences from each study include the ability to

balance school and life, time management skills, acceptance of personal

responsibility, instructor (in)accessibility, and connection with peers. These themes

could be directly traced to those that were attributable to the students.

Conclusion #3:

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We believe that the studies taken together sug-

gest that students take online courses for a

number of personal reasons. Several factors

influence their experience, some of which stu-

dents control and some of which faculty con-

trol. Students have to balance work and family,

to manage time, and to make a personal com-

mitment. Instructors should work to establish

presence in the absence of physical copres-

ence, work to build intellective relationships

with students, and work to create a sense of

community. It is a balance of student and instructor factors that influence faculty and student experiences.