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Supported by Oregon State Ecampus, a nationally ranked leader in online education, the Ecampus Research Fellows Program consists of Oregon State faculty members who are engaged in producing original research with the aim of advancing the field of distance/online education as it relates to access and instructional excellence.

As part of the Research Fellows Program and in alignment with the Ecampus Research Unit’s mission of making online teaching and learning research actionable, each research fellow produces a white paper to inform readers about topics related to online education research design or methodology.

2021-22 Research Fellows

Kesterson, T., Loges, W., & Todd, G. (2023). Student interaction and collaboration in virtual reality. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Nigon, N., Simionescu, D., Ekstedt, T.W., Koretsky, M.D., & Tucker, J.D. (2024). Conceptual learning gains for face-to-face and asynchronous online course modalities in introduction to materials science. [White Paper]. Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

2020-21 Research Fellows

Dalton, L., Jager, K., Rose, J. M. & Smyth, J. C. (2023). Pacing online learning: The impact of video segmentation and active learning on conceptual understanding in STEM. White Paper. Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Letaw, L. & Garcia, H. (2022). Impacting the inclusivity mindset of online computer science students. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Muzacz, A. K., LaGue, A., & Clark, C. R. (2022). The effects of a hybrid orientation on the perceived wellness of students in a masters-level counseling program: An exploratory study. White Paper, Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

2019-20 Research Fellows

Rohlman, D., Shi, T., & Barton, M. (2024). Breaking barriers: Evaluating online education platforms to connect students with remote research opportunities. [White Paper]. Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Sun, Y., & Nembhard, D. A. (2022). Modeling online learning performance with biometrics: Current study and future directions. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

2018-19 Research Fellows

Gibson, Y. (2022). Evaluating the efficacy of online field-based courses: Methodological insights. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Bouwma, A. (2021). Testing the efficacy and student acceptance of a peer-review writing program in an online course. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Nyman, M. (2020). An exploratory study of the impact of hybrid online courses on teaching practices of two pre-service K-5 teachers. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Walsh, K. C. (2020). Project BoxSand: Tracking student engagement with open educational resources and homework. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

2017-18 Research Fellows

Hommel, D. (2019). Potential for experiential education in distance learning contexts. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Sanchez, C. A. (2019). Can concept-mapping exercises enhance learning in online courses? White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

2016-17 Research Fellows

Becker-Blease. K., & Almuaybid, A. (2018). Randomized controlled trials in online higher education research. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Hsieh, P.-H., Chang, X., & Olstad, A. (2018). Using a Q Matrix to assess students’ latent skills in an online course. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Jenkins, S. (2018). Evaluating the impact of engaged Philosophy in the online classroom: Lessons learned. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Nolan, M., & Kellar, B. (2018). Online learning community: Friend or faux? White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]

Thompson, K. D., Rutherford-Quach, S., Rodriguez-Mojica, C., & Román, D. (2018). Whose experiences do we understand? Generalizability considerations when analyzing data about Massive Open Online Courses. White Paper. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit. [PDF]