Instructors’ conceptualization and implementation of scaffolding in online higher education courses

This multiple case study explores how instructors conceptualize and employ scaffolding in online courses. Participants included full time faculty ( n = 4) who have designed and taught at least one online course within the past 12 months. Data sources included pre-interview surveys, semi-structured interviews, and online course observations. Data were analyzed by employing a general analytical strategy for developing a case description (Yin,...