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Causin, Gina Fe G.; Robertson, Lona J.; Ryan, Bill – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2008
This project gathered information on the important components and features of distance education courseware identified by faculty teaching in the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Respondents indicated that they were most interested in features that helped with course management, allowed them to update and post course materials…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Courseware, Internet, Classroom Communication
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Huett, Jason Bond; Young, Jon; Huett, Kimberly Cleaves; Moller, Leslie; Bray, Marty – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2008
The purpose of this research was to manipulate the component of confidence found in Keller's ARCS Model to enhance the confidence and performance of undergraduate students enrolled in an online course at a Texas University. This experiment used SAM Office 2003 and WebCT for the delivery of the tactics, strategies, confidence-enhancing e-mails…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Undergraduate Students, Online Courses, Instructional Effectiveness
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Kahler, Edward P., II – T.H.E. Journal, 2003
To receive a Texas elementary teacher certification, all elementary education majors must demonstrate a basic understanding of music and perform minimal musical skills. In addition, students should be able to write and teach music lessons built around the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Music. These Music TEKS are focused on four…
Descriptors: Education Majors, Music Education, Music, Elementary Education
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Yanes, Martha Jeanne – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2004
The constructionist concept of social negotiation of meaning recognizes peer interaction and feedback as an important factor for expanding meaning. This concept has particular relevance in the context of developing habits of reflective thinking in teacher preparation programs. This article describes an approach to increasing opportunities for peer…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Preservice Teacher Education, Instructional Design, Distance Education
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1993
"The Long-Range Plan for Technology" was adopted by the Texas State Board of Education in November 1988. This progress report details accomplishments through August 1992 in the following categories: (1) hardware procurement and purchase; (2) courseware adoption and provision; (3) training and certification; (4) delivery systems; and (5)…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Distance Education