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Bhagat, Kaushal Kumar; Spector, J. Michael – Educational Technology & Society, 2017
Much of the focus on learning technologies has been on structuring innovative learning experiences and on managing distance and hybrid learning environments. This article focuses on the use of technology as an important formative assessment and feedback tool. The rationale for this focus is based on prior research findings that suggest that timely…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Problem Solving, Technology Uses in Education, Learning Experience
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Yuan, Jiangmei; Kim, ChanMin – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2015
Feedback plays a critical role in student learning and performance. However, providing students with effective feedback is challenging in online environments because of physical separation between students and instructors. Technologies can be used to enhance the effectiveness of feedback in online courses. In this article, we propose effective…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Open Source Technology, Online Courses, Computer Mediated Communication
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Malaga, Ross A. – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2010
Wikis offer many benefits, such as two-way flows of information, early and consistent feedback, and greater student group collaboration, in an educational setting. Some researchers have already reported on the use of Wikis in their classes. However, instructors must choose an appropriate Wiki platform in order to receive all of the benefits of…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Web 2.0 Technologies, Appropriate Technology, Information Systems
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Duchastel, Phillippe C. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1987
The structures within which software evaluation is carried out vary widely. Three broad types of evaluation methodologies offer models that capitalize on important aspects of evaluation: (1) product review; (2) checklist procedure; and (3) user observation. Structures and methodologies for software evaluation have evolved together and have…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
Ilgen-Lieth, Marya; Hazen, Margret – Performance and Instruction, 1987
Focuses on the first of three stages of the path evaluation procedure for instructional software, performing the preliminary evaluation. The three main steps involved in preliminary evaluation are (1) a program is chosen for evaluation; (2) information is exchanged with the faculty developer; and (3) the instructional designer reviews the software…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Diagrams, Evaluation Criteria
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Laffey, James M.; Musser, Dale – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2006
Shadow netWorkspace (SNS) is a web application system that allows a school or any type of community to establish an intranet with network workspaces for all members and groups. The goal of SNS has been to make it easy for schools and other educational organizations to provide network services in support of implementing a learning community. SNS is…
Descriptors: Open Source Technology, Communities of Practice, Social Networks, Instructional Development