ISEDJ

Information Systems Education Journal

Volume 17

V17 N3 Pages 29-40

June 2019

A Preliminary Study: The Use of VoiceThread in Online Business Courses

Yaprak Dalat-Ward
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS 67601, USA

James Ward
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS 67601, USA

Li-Jen Yu Lester
Sam Houston State University
Hunstville, TX 77341, USA

Minghao (Edward) Tao
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS 67601, USA


Abstract: This study explored the use of a web-based tool, VoiceThread, as it relates to enhancing active learning and learner engagement in two online business courses. VoiceThread was integrated into various learner-centered activities supporting learner-learner, learner-content and learner-instructor interactions as part of an online course improvement process. As a result, using VoiceThread in two asynchronous courses created an online learning community, and promoted active learning and learner engagement in both courses.

Keywords: Active learning, asynchronous teaching, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), learner engagement, VoiceThread

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Recommended Citation: Dalat-Ward, Y., Ward, J., Lester, L. Y., Tao, M. (2019). A Preliminary Study: The Use of VoiceThread in Online Business Courses. Information Systems Education Journal, 17(3) pp 29-40. http://isedj.org/2019-17/ ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of EDSIGCON 2018)