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Exploring Adult Risk Propensity And Academic Risk-Taking Within The Online Learning Environment, Linda E. Robinson, Alexandra Bell Jun 2012

Exploring Adult Risk Propensity And Academic Risk-Taking Within The Online Learning Environment, Linda E. Robinson, Alexandra Bell

Adult Education Research Conference

This paper presents a portion of the findings from a larger study of factors related to academic risk-taking behaviors among a group of preservice teachers in the online component of a blended-format course. We describe our study findings and implications specific for the variable of risk propensity and its relationship with academic risk-taking behavior. A synthesis of our findings with the works of other researchers provides the groundwork for exploring factors that instructors can consider in designing learning environments that support academic risk-taking, particularly in online environments. Keywords: academic risk-taking, online learning, risk propensity, blended learning.


Online Learning Effectiveness And Instructor Resistance In Adult Learner Centered Extension Programs, Ernie Post May 2009

Online Learning Effectiveness And Instructor Resistance In Adult Learner Centered Extension Programs, Ernie Post

Adult Education Research Conference

This paper reports the preliminary results of an ongoing mixed methods study to determine if the integration of online learning modules can help entrepreneurs accomplish business planning and elicit business start-up behavior. Insight is shared about why some adult learners and instructors are reluctant to migrate to online learning.