Transactional distance theory in distance learning: Past, current, and future research trends

• DOI: 10.30935/cedtech/14131
• Publication Date: 2024-01-18T10:00:38Z
• Authors: Krishnashree Achu...; Vysakh Kani Kolil; Sharanya Muthupalani; Raghu Raman
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis

The accelerated adoption of distance learning in post-pandemic times has resulted increasing research publications and review studies a short time. This necessitates the exploration large corpus academic for effective strategies. As stakeholders have assimilated transactional approach to understanding learning, theory (TDT) is relevant understand ways reduce between learners educators maximum effectiveness learning. Our study applies TDT from supply perspective as tool ensure improved quality paper two key contributions: we presented evidence synthesis conducted foresight exercise. Following preferred reporting items systematic reviews meta-analyses guidelines, 275 documents published 1994 2022 were identified review. analysis revealed patterns, relationships, trends application various contexts. Most social sciences (83.7%), with computer science accounting 42.6% studies. course materials’ structure design also received considerable attention, around 40.0% focused on this area. For revolve factors such student engagement, satisfaction, TDT, which examine instructors environments. Through meta-analysis, identify three thematic areas We chartered themes effect alternate platforms learner success, pushing development boundaries success through practical processes designing successful courses via TDT-based pedagogical frameworks. In doing so, streamline thematically provide insight into further work. addition, analyzed relationships sustainable goal (SDG) literature. co-citation suggested that strongest links observed education innovation (SDG 4 SDG 9), followed by gender equality 5).