Instructors’ Conceptualization and Implementation of Scaffolding in Online Higher Education Courses

• In Event: DDL- Asynchronous Support in Online Learning (h)

Short Description

This multiple case study explores how instructors conceptualize and employ scaffolding in online courses. Data sources included pre-interview surveys, semi-structured interviews, and online course observations analyzed through a general analytical strategy. Results showed that instructors define scaffolding as a support to help students achieve course outcomes although there were disciplinary differences and scaffolds unique to online environment. Implications for online course design/facilitation will be discussed. The intended audience is researchers, instructors, and instructional designers.

Authors

• Presenter: Jennifer Richardson, Purdue University

• Presenter: Secil Caskurlu, Purdue University

• Presenter: Daniela Castellanos Reyes, Purdue University

• Presenter: Suzhen Duan, Presenter

• Presenter: Mohammad Shams Ud Duha, Purdue University

• Presenter: Holly Fiock, Purdue University

• Presenter: Yishi Long, Purdue University