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Shearer, Rick L.; Rose, Bill – 1998
The Pennsylvania State University, through its World Campus, is exploring several design models which provide multifaceted communication environments for distance education. Currently, students enrolled in World Campus programs interact with courses delivered through WebCT, a course management tool, or through FirstClass. This paper focuses on…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Laffey, James M.; Musser, Dale – 1996
The College of Education, University of Missouri-Columbia is developing and testing a suite of tools that utilize the Internet and work as a system to support learning from field experiences. These tools are built to support preservice teachers, field-based mentors, and college faculty as they collaborate, engage in practice, document their…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
Laufer, Carlos; Fuks, Hugo; de Lucena, Carlos J. P. – 1998
This paper presents the results of an experiment using videoconferencing in a distance graduate course in the Computer Science Department at the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The purpose of the experiment was to test two videoconference technologies that are widely used on the Internet, Cu-SeeMe and Real technology, and to assess…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software Evaluation
Neumann, Gustaf; Zirvas, Jana – 1998
This paper describes the architecture and discusses implementation issues of a scalable Internet-based teaching and learning system (SKILL) being developed at the University of Essen (Germany). The primary objective of SKILL is to cope with the different knowledge levels and learning preferences of the students, providing them with a collaborative…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Cooperative Learning
Geibert, Robert C. – 1998
This practicum was designed to support collaboration among graduate students and faculty in a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Post-Master's Case Management distance education program taught via videoconferencing. Students attend class at 11 videoconferencing centers scattered throughout a large western state. The geographically…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning, Cooperative Programs
Grooters, Fiona; de Vries, Sjoerd – 1998
This paper presents the design of a project-based study environment on the World Wide Web based upon the e-study concept, i.e., studying by means of Internet technologies. The first section discusses the e-study concept, including Interactive Study Environments (ISE), Interactive Study Systems, and online Study Services. Design guidelines for a…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Courseware
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Marsh, George E., II; McFadden, Anna C.; Price, Barrie Jo – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
This article provides a discussion of issues confronting institutions of higher education in their efforts to reduce costs and improve the quality of instruction for large classes. Blended learning is described with examples of technology applications referenced to existing courses at various universities. A discussion of cost reduction strategies…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Large Group Instruction
Howard, Caroline, Ed.; Boettecher, Judith, Ed.; Justice, Lorraine, Ed.; Schenk, Karen, Ed.; Rogers, Patricia, Ed.; Berg, Gary, Ed. – Information Science Reference, 2005
The innovations in computer and communications technologies combined with on-going needs to deliver educational programs to students regardless of their physical locations, have lead to the innovation of distance education programs and technologies. To keep up with recent developments in both areas of technologies and techniques related to…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Encyclopedias, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education
Hounsell, Dai, Ed.; McCulloch, Mary, Ed.; Scott, Mary, Ed. – 1996
This inventory, is based on the database derived from Assessment Strategies in Scottish Higher Education (ASSHE) project, a survey of information about changing assessment practices in all 22 Scottish higher educational institutions. Its aims are to spotlight the diversity of assessment strategies and practices, identify core themes and…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Assisted Testing, Cooperative Learning, Educational Assessment
Lee, Rebecca; Nishigaya, Linda – 1999
This paper discusses the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a nine-credit experimental, inter-campus, interdisciplinary learning community course entitled, "The Fundamental Values of a Good Community," developed at the University of Hawaii, West Oahu (UHWO), and Leeward Community College (LCC), two institutions in the University…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Communication Skills, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning
Bednar, Anne K.; Charles, Michael T. – 1999
The goals at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) for preparation of pre-service teacher educators in educational media and technology include the development of pedagogical ability as well as technical knowledge and skills. Pedagogically, EMU faculty adopted the goal of teaching the students to use technology to facilitate a constructivist approach…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Distance Education
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Sparks, Kristin E., Ed.; Simonson, Michael, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2000
Subjects addressed by the 35 papers in this proceedings include: computer-based cooperative, collaborative and individual learning; comparison of students' and teachers' computer affect and behavior effects on performance; effects of headings and computer experience in CBI; use of CSCA to support argumentation skills in legal education; drama's…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software
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Gibbs, Graham; And Others – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1996
Considers the fact that despite increased class size and limited instructional resources the overall performance of students in geography in the United Kingdom has improved. This is attributed to changes in teaching, learning, and assessment methods. Small, workshop-based discussion seminars and active learning have replaced traditional lecture…
Descriptors: Class Size, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Environment
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Weissglass, Julian – American Mathematical Monthly, 1993
Discusses the author's attempts to incorporate small group learning into college mathematics courses. Gives suggestions for beginning to use small groups (including alternative ways of evaluation), reactions reflected in student journals, and an urging to find institutional and personal support while attempting change. (MKR)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education
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Simonson, Michael, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2010
For the thirty-third year, the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. This is Volume #2 of the 33rd "Annual Proceedings of Selected Papers on the Practice of Educational Communications and Technology." This volume includes…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Management Systems, Technology Uses in Education, Web Sites
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