This paper examines how emergent technologies could influence the design of learning environments. It will pay particular attention to the roles of educators and learners in creating networked learning experiences on massive open online courses (MOOCs). The research shows that it is possible to move from a pedagogy of abundance to a pedagogy that…

BEAT is a Web-based system that generates fault-based test cases from Boolean expressions. It is based on the integration of our several fault-based test case selection strategies. The generated test cases are considered to be fault-based, because they are aiming at the detection of particular faults. For example, when the Boolean expression is in…

The Internet was not invented for education at beginning (Pett Grabinger, 1995), but it has influenced educational systems considerably, especially by providing another way for distance learning. This powerful communication function is superior to any other educational media. Students can conduct their own self-directed learning without…

Communication is a key concept as being the major tool for people in order to satisfy their needs. It is an activity which refers as process and effective communication requires qualified communication with the elimination of communication barriers. As it is known, distance education is a new trend by following contemporary facilities and tools…

By far the greatest impact from technology on higher education has been made by the World Wide Web. The Web has become ubiquitous and skill in using it is now assumed in higher education. This document offers examples of the impact of the Web at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, a campus that is considered to be a leader in using the…

For the past several years Lynchburg College has developed Microsoft tutorials for use with academic classes and faculty, student and staff training. The tutorials are now used internationally. Last year Microsoft and Verizon sponsored a tutorial web site at http://www.officetutorials.com. This website recognizes ASCUE members for their wonderful…

The inclusion of metaphors within a World Wide Web-based environment offers users the opportunity not only to obtain a visual understanding of the information being presented, but also aids users in developing a clearer understanding of the information and builds on their previously conceptual framework of understanding. The importance of a…

The Internet has served to change, in a fundamental way, one educator's methods of instruction at Southern Arkansas University (SAU). Earlier this year, SAU became the third institution in the country to implement an interactive course syllabus system developed by George Washington University. Called "Prometheus," it allows instructors…

The purpose of this study was to determine the attitude of mentors toward Florida State University (FSU) mentor-supported online courses. The study was limited to analyzing the data of the Mentor Survey that was conducted at FSU during the spring semester of 2002. This instrument surveyed the attitudes and experiences of FSU mentors who…

Effective teaching is systematic and well planned and student learning depends not only on student-based factors such as ability and prior knowledge, but also on the teaching context and on good management. Often, students need to be supported in gaining mastery in skills and new concepts. This paper outlines six examples of providing World Wide…

After analyzing the reuse of learning resources from different pedagogical paradigms, this paper argues that there is a gap between the learning technology community and the education community. The pedagogical paradigms described include: tutorial, drill, and practice; case method; goal-based learning; learning by designing; World Wide Web-based…

Reports on the creation of a community of practice for teachers' professional development via the World Wide Web. Highlights include theoretical foundations; current online models of professional development; and the Internet Learning Forum, a Web site developed to support mathematics and science teachers. (Author/LRW)

Asserts that professors can make effective use of electronic folios (e-folios) to enhance their students' learning and facilitate their own process of responding to student work. Maintains that e-folios have unique navigational advantages, are generally easier to maintain and share than traditional portfolios, and encourage students to develop…

Discusses key issues arising from the 12 online degree programs offered through the University of Texas's TeleCampus, including their collaborative nature and methods used to ensure that each course meets a high-quality standard. (EV)

Asserts that it behooves an organization like the American Association of University Professors, a major role of which is to protect academic freedom, to make sure that the integration of online instruction into the activities of traditional higher education will give rise to the same guarantees as to academic freedom and quality as in traditional…