A course on spiritual dimensions of leadership was designed using the metaphor of an inn at a crossroads. The inn included a virtual library of Web-based texts and studio space for creativity and self-expression. Seven workshops explored the following themes: language of leadership and change, personal leadership qualities, vision and mission,…

Describes the role of the instructional designer in working with professors to translate their traditional courses and favorite teaching techniques into an online format. Examples are from the World Campus program, which pairs instructional designers at various institutions (such as Pennsylvania State University) with faculty members. (DB)

Discusses the development of a national curriculum for forage instruction presented on the world wide web to provide instructors with related courses, a scope and sequence, content materials, web links, teaching methodology, and strategies. (Author/CCM)

Discusses the authors' successes and failures in their efforts to help faculty mount Web-based courses. Notes they found it helpful to divide course material into knowledge-based versus skill-based elements, and to develop activities that capitalize on the unique environment of the Web. Covers legal issues affecting how they use both preexisting…

Provides technical training managers with an overview of the range of Web-based training solutions available to their organizations. Defines four broad categories of web-based training programs and characterizes each. Analyzes the most popular type (Web/computer based), and presents four levels of such programs. (RS)

This overview of development of Web-based college courses discusses: costs and benefits of Web tools; a 10-level Web integration continuum; a learner-centered view of Web learning; ways to embed critical thinking, creative thinking, and cooperative learning into Web-based courses; sample Web courses and tools; and pedagogical implications.…

Web-based instruction in graduate nursing courses was built on learner-centered and adult learning philosophies and interaction at several points: precourse, course start-up, course maintenance, and course closure. Students were relatively satisfied, found the courses convenient, were moderately engaged in active learning, and felt prepared for…

Describes the design and development of online courses for nursing education at Weber State University, based on empowerment of adult learners, collaborative learning, and diverse learning styles. Explains the provisions for student orientation and e-mail and phone support. (SK)

This study evaluated course Web sites designed to enhance traditional classroom instruction in computer science courses. Examination of student responses to an author-created survey and students' final grades found students reacted positively to the course Web site on the survey and showed statistically significant final grade improvement after…

Describes an authentic multimedia Web development project for seventh and eighth graders. Discusses the structure of the course; the classroom environment; students' personal Web pages; project implementation; production; and benefits from the students' perspective and from an instructional standpoint. (LRW)

Describes the alliance of two universities to facilitate their entry into Internet-based distance learning. Outlines steps taken to launch graduate courses using the Web to connect professors and students. Discusses the institutional partnership, course development, intended audience, course structure, technology, and course evaluation.…

This paper offers guidelines for developing class Web pages and integrating their use into college courses. It notes that this has been simplified since teachers no longer need to know how to program in HyperText Markup Language (HTML), but teachers still must understand the hypertext medium as well as established pedagogical principles. Specific…

Describes a model for offering graduate-level courses in special education for delivery online via the Internet. The benefits and uses of audiostreaming for the delivery of lectures are explained. Components of the model are discussed and the instructional process is demonstrated by providing illustrations from the course. (CR)

Computer mediated learning (CML) courses can overcome the temporal and spatial obstacles of isolated commuter students with busy schedules. Whether presented online or as an add-on to an on-campus course, the CML course needs a good syllabus. This paper discusses components of a CML syllabus and online activities for students. Typical components…

Concludes that creating online instructional sites by hand with the help of an HTML editor is generally preferable to using "course-in-a-box" software because instructors can select the components needed to support their pedagogy and construct successful learning experiences for their students. (RS)