Richard A. Schwier

1.9k total citations
64 papers, 1.0k citations indexed

About

Richard A. Schwier is a scholar working on Education, Developmental and Educational Psychology and Computer Science Applications. According to data from OpenAlex, Richard A. Schwier has authored 64 papers receiving a total of 1.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 36 papers in Education, 22 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology and 12 papers in Computer Science Applications. Recurrent topics in Richard A. Schwier's work include Online and Blended Learning (27 papers), Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (21 papers) and Innovative Education and Learning Practices (6 papers). Richard A. Schwier is often cited by papers focused on Online and Blended Learning (27 papers), Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (21 papers) and Innovative Education and Learning Practices (6 papers). Richard A. Schwier collaborates with scholars based in Canada and United States. Richard A. Schwier's co-authors include Earl R. Misanchuk, Katy Campbell, Richard F. Kenny, Ben Kei Daniel, Gordon McCalla, Zuochen Zhang, Eugene Kowch, Gordon I. McCalla, Gord McCalla and Elizabeth Boling and has published in prestigious journals such as Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Educational Technology Research and Development and Lecture notes in computer science.

In The Last Decade

Richard A. Schwier

54 papers receiving 798 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Richard A. Schwier Canada 17 628 308 211 147 146 64 1.0k
Robert‐Jan Simons Netherlands 14 479 0.8× 366 1.2× 211 1.0× 137 0.9× 141 1.0× 20 899
Vic Lally United Kingdom 15 663 1.1× 476 1.5× 299 1.4× 193 1.3× 214 1.5× 63 1.1k
Jan van Bruggen Netherlands 15 612 1.0× 286 0.9× 279 1.3× 122 0.8× 103 0.7× 44 1.1k
Hans Christian Arnseth Norway 15 375 0.6× 352 1.1× 179 0.8× 72 0.5× 154 1.1× 39 898
Kyle L. Peck United States 12 1.0k 1.6× 585 1.9× 271 1.3× 137 0.9× 175 1.2× 28 1.6k
Thérèse Laferrière Canada 13 620 1.0× 418 1.4× 177 0.8× 80 0.5× 118 0.8× 79 947
James A. Levin United States 20 797 1.3× 436 1.4× 105 0.5× 126 0.9× 150 1.0× 65 1.4k
Walter Wager United States 7 869 1.4× 603 2.0× 167 0.8× 81 0.6× 141 1.0× 34 1.4k
Lynne Schrum United States 20 868 1.4× 218 0.7× 117 0.6× 105 0.7× 161 1.1× 101 1.2k
Frank Fischer Germany 8 473 0.8× 781 2.5× 275 1.3× 224 1.5× 94 0.6× 23 1.2k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Richard A. Schwier

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Schwier, Richard A., et al.. (2013). A Comparison of Participation Patterns in Selected Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal Online Learning Environments.. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology. 39(1). 17 indexed citations
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McCalla, Gordon, et al.. (2013). Designing an Incentive-Based Online Education System to Encourage Student Collaboration. EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. 2013(1). 1364–1371.
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Schwier, Richard A., et al.. (2012). A Model of Authentic Learning Processes in Instructional Design. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. 2012(1). 1285–1289. 1 indexed citations
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Schwier, Richard A., et al.. (2009). A Preliminary Investigation of Self-Directed Learning Activities in a Non-Formal Blended Learning Environment.. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. 2009(1). 7 indexed citations
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Schwier, Richard A., et al.. (2009). Participant Engagement in a Non-Formal, Self-Directed and Blended Learning Environment. E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 2009(1). 1948–1956. 3 indexed citations
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Schwier, Richard A., et al.. (2008). A comparison of formal and non-formal virtual learning communities. 2 ( Pt 5). 321–326. 1 indexed citations
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Daniel, Ben Kei, Gordon I. McCalla, & Richard A. Schwier. (2007). Bayesian Belief Network Approach for Analysis of Intercultural Collaboration in Virtual Communities Using Social Capital Theory. Lecture notes in computer science. 291–305. 3 indexed citations
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Daniel, Ben Kei, et al.. (2007). Synthesis of the Process of Learning through Discourse in a Formal Virtual Learning Community. The Journal of Interactive Learning Research. 18(4). 461–477. 9 indexed citations
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Daniel, Ben Kei, et al.. (2005). Intentional and Incidental Discourse Variables in a Virtual Learning Community. E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 2005(1). 1953–1965. 6 indexed citations
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Schwier, Richard A., Katy Campbell, & Richard F. Kenny. (2004). An Investigation of the Change Agency and Professional Identity of Instructional Designers. EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. 2004(1). 2455–2459. 1 indexed citations
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Schwier, Richard A., et al.. (2004). The Struggle for Community and Content in Virtual Learning Communities. EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. 2004(1). 2976–2982. 4 indexed citations
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Schwier, Richard A.. (2001). Catalysts, Emphases, and Elements of Virtual Learning Communities: Implications for Research and Practice.. The Quarterly Review of Distance Education. 2(1). 5–18. 41 indexed citations
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Misanchuk, Earl R., Richard A. Schwier, & Elizabeth Boling. (2000). Discourse on designing an illustrated hypermedia book. 9(3). 223–251. 6 indexed citations
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Schwier, Richard A.. (1999). Turning Learning Environments into Learning Communities: Expanding the Notion of Interaction in Multimedia. EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. 1999(1). 282–286. 11 indexed citations
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Misanchuk, Earl R. & Richard A. Schwier. (1996). Benefits and Pitfalls of Using HTML as a CD-ROM Development Tool. 8(4). 3–14. 3 indexed citations
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Schwier, Richard A. & Earl R. Misanchuk. (1996). Designing Multimedia for the Hypertext Markup Language.. 8(4). 15–25. 1 indexed citations
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Schwier, Richard A. & Earl R. Misanchuk. (1995). The Art and Science of Color in Multimedia Screen Design, Part 1: Art, Opinion, and Tradition.. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 206. 670–84. 3 indexed citations
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Misanchuk, Earl R. & Richard A. Schwier. (1992). Representing Interactive Multimedia and Hypermedia Audit Trails.. Journal of educational multimedia and hypermedia. 1(3). 38 indexed citations
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Misanchuk, Earl R. & Richard A. Schwier. (1981). Learner Analysis and the Designer of Instructional Materials: An Invitation to Involvement in Research.. 20(2). 5. 1 indexed citations
20.
Schwier, Richard A., et al.. (1980). Ten Recurring Ailments in Field Experience Programs.. Education Canada. 20(3). 22–27. 1 indexed citations

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