Yousef Alweshahi, Dwight Harley, David A Cook
Students' perception of the characteristics of effective bedside teachers
Medical teacher
primary purpose study determine relationship exists sense community cognitive learning online educational environment study participants consisted 314 students enrolled 26 graduate education leadership courses taught distance using blackboardcomsm elearning system study results provided evidence significant relationship exists classroom community perceived cognitive learning online learners stronger sense community perceive greater cognitive learning feel less isolated greater satisfaction academic programs possibly resulting fewer dropouts