This paper presents and discusses the following principles for planning, implementing, and evaluating World Wide Web-based lessons: (1) the roles of the teacher and students should be identified; (2) the nature of related contextual factors should be clarified before the planning session; (3) although the delivered content may differ in its degree…

The use of animation and audio as a virtual panacea for everything from advertising to educational videos and instruction has created the presumption that any materials that use them 'must be better!' Now doubt that the addition of animation can improve message delivery on a number of scales, but the use of animation regardless of message and with…

Presents a model to help instructional designers ensure that an instructional Web site includes the necessary elements to support the desired learning. Highlights include goals for the instructional system and Web site; information presentation; interactions on the Web; and linked connections to other information. (LRW)

Describes a study that tracked doctoral students during the coursework phase in a Web-based learning environment. Explains the use of Kolb's Learning Style Inventory to test the hypothesis that learning style would predict completion of the required courses and suggests implications for future research. (Author/LRW)

Describes a hybrid approach to online learning, which employs the best characteristics of online education and the interactivity that typically characterizes face-to-face classroom instruction, and the lessons it offers for institutions entering the online arena. (EV)

Examined the comparative effectiveness of two forms of feedback, instructor delivered corrective feedback and a Web-based model comparison feedback, on two complex tasks in a university setting. Results showed student performance was significantly better on the criterion task when they received instructor delivered corrective feedback. (Author/LRW)

Examines the degree programs that are proliferating on-line and discusses the need to employ clearly articulated criteria for their evaluation. Discusses "Best Practices for Electronically Offered Degree and Certificate Programs," developed by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, as a guide for such assessment. (EV)

Warns that the effectiveness of on-line assessment can be mitigated by several factors: unrealistic appraisal of the potential of on-line education, enforcement of a code of conduct, computer and telecommunication skills bias, and other limitations of on-line media. (EV)

Reports on a large scale study carried out in four college settings in various countries that investigated the potential of the Web as a medium of language instruction, both to complement face-to-face teaching and as a stand-alone course. Results showed student perceptions were mainly positive, especially as an add-on to regular teaching.…

Study examines the effectiveness of CyberClass, a web-based platform used as an instruction supplement for a student success program. Results suggest that CyberClass is a useful supplement to classroom instruction and may be worth employing to assist students who are taking study skills, student success, learning strategy, or freshmen orientation…

This keynote address focuses on the particular manifestation of 'learning technologies' broadly as 'information and communications technologies' (ICT). Discusses these in relation to their contribution to an effective digital K-12 curriculum and effective online learning by students in science. Examines "delivering the promise" of ICT for science…

Compares satisfaction of two groups of graduate students enrolled in the same graduate-level technology course: one using the traditional in-class instructional method (synchronous); the other using Internet-based instruction (asynchronous). Finds, for example, that students receiving Internet-based instruction completed their assignments in…

Students in web-based courses (n=74) completed the Group Embedded Figures Test and an online questionnaire on learning strategies and patterns. They used strategies to determine important ideas from lectures and memorize key concepts. They used online features more for checking grades than communicating with the class. Learning strategies…

An online cross-cultural health course for nurses sought to provide access to cultural experiences by culturally congruent use of a minority visiting scholar and required participation in cultural enrichment activities. Course and faculty evaluations were designed to be appropriate for the asynchronous environment. (Contains 25 references.) (SK)

Discussion of Web-based distance education focuses on communication issues. Highlights include Internet communications; components of a Web site, including site architecture, user interface, information delivery method, and mode of feedback; elements of Web design, including conceptual design, sensory design, and reactive design; and a Web…