This mixed-methods case study examines the effects of adaptive e-learning approaches focused on the connection between instructional material, structured as mini-lectures learned by following adaptive e-learning pathways, and student academic achievement. Specifically, it analyzes mini-video lectures' effectiveness in helping students understand…

In this article, we provide a conceptual model for the design of instructional scenarios integrating hypervideo as an instructional tool. The model provides a structural aid for making design decisions about using hypervideo in instruction. We start by introducing the theoretical rationale for hypervideo as a tool, exploiting three different…

The physical activity patterns of students with disabilities have been studied in order to understand how much moderate and vigorous daily physical exercise is obtained. Literature suggests that students with disabilities are less physically active as compared to children without disabilities. As a result of being less physically active, these…

Integrate technology into your classroom and help children develop skills they need as they learn and grow. Technology is rapidly changing the ways we live our lives and interact with the world. It's also changing how you teach. Technology can enhance your classroom's complete curriculum and assessment and help you create and capture meaningful…

In this regular feature of "Educational Technology," Michael F. Shaughnessy and Susan M. Fulgham present their interview with Ryan Watkins, Associate Professor of Educational Technology at the George Washington University and the author of 10 books and more than 95 articles. In this interview, Watkins discusses the following topics:…

SMART Board is a technology that combines the functionality of a whiteboard, computer, and projector into a single system. The interactive nature of the SMART Board offers many practical uses for providing an introduction to or review of material, while the large work area invites collaboration through social interaction and communication. As a…

This article discusses exergaming, a groundbreaking type of video game which is creating a revolution in physical education. Exergaming combines physical activity and video gaming to create an enjoyable and appealing way for students to be physically active. An extremely popular choice in this genre is the music video/dance rhythm game (MVDG). One…

At Dalarna University, Sweden, modes of communication are offered at many points of Kenning's continuum with a web-based learning platform, including asynchronous document exchange and collaborative writing tools, e-mail, recorded lectures in various formats, live streamed lectures with the possibility of text questions to the lecturer in real…

Using components of a work effectiveness model (information, support, resources, relationships), two elements of distance learning (technology and instruction) are described. Strategies for making interactive video invisible by managing equipment, planning ahead, and creating relationships are addressed. (SK)

This paper describes interactive video and the advantages and disadvantages to using interactive video in education and training. Examples of classroom use of interactive video are discussed in terms of its benefits as an educational strategy and the drawbacks of teacher preparation. It is noted that there are currently three levels of interactive…

Offers guidelines to help distance learning instructors develop and implement effective telelessons that employ two-way compressed video. Discusses advantages of interactive video teleconferencing and disadvantages of working with technological constraints and human factors. Describes instructional strategies and presents a telelearning checklist…

Evaluates the effectiveness of the Florida Teletraining Project, a project that used video teletraining to provide distance education courses to United States military personnel. Describes the instructional methods and strategies used and reports results of performance tests and reactions of students and instructional personnel. Findings indicate…

The tremendous potential of videodisc technology makes learning about this medium and its use a necessity for all educators. An overview describes video frames, videodisc formats, and visual display options. The three different levels of interactivity used to refer to the delivery of videodisc programs are outlined; they offer various amounts of…

Describes a project in which preservice training for high school math teachers was conducted via two-way videoconferencing. Two uses were tested: teachers seeing in real time what takes place in a classroom before, during, and after a well-placed task is implemented; and teachers planning and implementing a task in a team-teaching format. (AEF)

Discusses the potential of compressed video, addresses its constraints, and presents teaching and learning strategies using this technology. Highlights include the technological revolution, site logistics and learning activities, facilitation and management, communication and interpersonal factors, learner involvement, equipment, and written…