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Kurt, Serhat – Computers in the Schools, 2012
A WebQuest is an inquiry-based online learning technique. This technique has been widely adopted in K-16 education. Therefore, it is important that conditions of effective WebQuest design are defined. Through this article the author presents techniques for improving WebQuest design based on current research. More specifically, the author analyzes…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Performance Factors, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
Villano, Matt – Campus Technology, 2008
These days, with learning management system (LMS) offerings just about everywhere, online courses are almost as prevalent as classes taught in traditional classrooms with professors and students present at lecterns and desks. Many colleges and universities turn to vendors to help them create these courses, a service that software providers such as…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Courseware, Job Analysis, Task Analysis
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Johnson, Chris – EDUCAUSE Review, 2008
The goal of this article is to draw a roadmap for designing an "ideal" virtual world for higher education, pointing decision-makers in a general direction for implementing virtual worlds and noting various barriers along the way. When using a roadmap, one can take many different paths to reach a desired destination. Similarly, institutions can…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Barriers, Virtual Classrooms, Computer System Design
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Vogten, Hubert; Koper, Rob; Martens, Harrie; van Bruggen, Jan – Interactive Learning Environments, 2008
In this article TENCompetence will be presented as a framework for lifelong competence development. More specifically, the relationship between the TENCompetence framework and the IMS Learning Design (LD) specification is explored. LD authoring has proven to be challenging and the toolset currently available is targeting expert users mostly…
Descriptors: Competence, Courseware, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Instructional Development
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Hutchins, Holly M.; Hutchison, Dennis – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review cross-disciplinary research on e-learning from workplace learning, educational technology, and instructional communication disciplines to identify relevant e-learning design principles. It aims to use these principles to propose an e-learning model that can guide the design of instructionally sound,…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Courseware, Literature Reviews, Inferences
Cagiltay, Nergiz Ercil; Aydin, Elif Uray; Kara, Ali – Online Submission, 2007
This study aims to find out requirements and needs to be fulfilled in developing remote Radio Frequency (RF) laboratory. Remote laboratories are newly emerging solutions for better supporting of e-learning platforms and for increasing their efficiency and effectiveness in technical education. By this way, modern universities aim to provide…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Laboratories, Technical Education, Needs Assessment
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Baker, William H. – Business Communication Quarterly, 2006
Business communication courses are ideal for teaching visual communication principles and techniques. Many assignments lend themselves to graphic enrichment, such as flyers, handouts, slide shows, Web sites, and newsletters. Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft PowerPoint are excellent tools for these assignments, with Publisher being best for…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Instructional Materials, Visual Aids, Curriculum Enrichment