Investigating online learning environments

Increasingly the perceived benefits of information stored in a digital format are being exploited. The sophistication and ease of supporting web browsers, the creation of internet search engines and the advancing computer skills of students ’ mean, educational institutions at all levels are using the Internet and Intranets to supplement classroom instruction, to give learners the ability to connect to information (instructional and other resources) and to deliver learning experiences. This paper will focus on the concepts and procedures used in the development of an online learning environment perceptual measure, the Online Learning Environment Survey (OLLES). It is envisaged this instrument will inform educationalists of the effectiveness of tactics and strategies they are employing in e-environments