- Are there differences between DE and in person? \citep{Bernard_2004}
- Synchronous vs Asynchronous \cite{Tallent_Runnels_2006,Bernard_2004}
- The role of the medium \citep{Bernard_2004}
Existing frameworks
The principles behind good educational practices has been identified in numerous studies about education research. Studies summarizing effective theories of learning have gone back several decades \cite{Posner_1982} and underpin how we construct understanding of effective education practices.
One great example is from Chickering & Gamson (1987) \cite{chickering1987seven}, which highlights 7 principles of good practice in undergraduate classes. They argue that the most effective undergraduate classes include the following principals:
- Good Practice Encourages Student-Faculty Contact
- Good Practice Encourages Cooperation Among Students
- Good Practice Encourages Cooperation Among Students
- Good Practice Encourages Active Learning
- Good Practice Gives Prompt Feedback
- Good Practice Emphasizes Time on Task
- Good Practice Communicates High Expectations
- Good Practice Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning