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A Newcomer’s Lens: A Look at K-12 Online and Blended Learning in the Journal of Online Learning Research

American Educational Research Association 2021 Annual Meeting

Sat, April 10, 10:40am to 12:10pm EDT (7:40 to 9:10am PDT), SIG Sessions, SIG-Online Teaching and Learning Paper and Symposium Sessions

Abstract: In this study, the authors analyzed 51 articles published between 2015 and 2018 inclusive in the Journal of Online Learning Research (JOLR). The purpose of this study was to examine the trends regarding article topics, geography, research methods and article types, authorship, and citation frequency. The results indicated JOLR gave additional attention to K-12 blended learning. Another common topic was professional development. Most studies were focused on the US. Future research is needed to examine if the trends from this study continue over a more extended period and if these results reflect the development of and change in the field of K-12 online and blended learning.

Authors:
- Hu Min, Brigham Young University
- Karen T Arnesen, Brigham Young University
- Michael K Barbour, Touro University California
- Heather Leary, Brigham Young University

Slides available at www2.slideshare.net/mkb/aera-2021-a-newcomers-lens-a-look-at-k12-online-and-blended-learning-in-the-journal-of-online-learning-research