Reports on the use of electronic mail and an electronic conferencing system to conduct group projects in three educational psychology courses at the State University of New York College at Cortland. Course design is explained and group project design is described, including assignments and oral presentations during regular class sessions.…

This article explains how to use instructive feedback (presenting extra information during feedback following students' responses to direct instruction) to intentionally and methodically boost students' learning. The process involves identifying information to be supplied, deciding how to present the information, using the method consistently, and…

Discusses principles of learning and instructional theories and relates them to instruction in academic library user education. Highlights include a conceptual approach, Gagne's hierarchical knowledge and instructional design, Merrill's instructional theory, Reigeluth's elaboration theory, Kolb's experiential learning, Perry's cognitive…

Describes an instructional design process, Learning Environment Design (LED), as being geared to the design of flexible and user-centered learning resources by distinguishing between content and strategy. LED as a possible successor to instructional systems design is discussed, and the potential of LED for restructuring schools is considered.…

Describes a methodology for course development based on instructional systems design that is geared toward organizational training, including assessment, course design, research, resource allocation, instructional design, training program development, implementation, training program description, and program evaluation. (LRW)

The Web is a medium in which learners can construct meaning through self-directed inquiry or collaboration. Key principles for effective use of the Web for learning include the following: provide access to rich sources of information, encourage meaningful interactions with content, and bring people togther to challenge, support, or respond to each…

An eight-semester study of university students indicated that student achievement expectancies were predictors of subsequent academic performance, providing support for the consideration of student achievement expectancies in instructional design. Notes gender differences. (PEN)

Considers factors that must be weighed in creating effective electronic learning environments and presents a basic framework for Web-based or electronic learning. Highlights include the institutional dimension; the pedagogical dimension; technological dimension; interface design; evaluation; management; resource support; and ethical…

Proposes that electronic learning can potentially reduce and even eliminate the geographical, cultural, and logistical barriers prevalent in traditional delivery of education as long as problems in designing learning activities and distributing instructional materials are taken into account. Discusses creativity, competitive advantages,…

Discusses the concept of rhetorical sovereignty as the inherent right and ability of peoples to determine their own communicative needs and desires. Claims rhetorical sovereignty requires writing teachers to rethink how and what they teach as the written word at all levels of schooling. Sketches out some preliminary notes toward the praxis that is…

Defines the conceptualization of evidence-based learning as a framework to support curriculum innovation. Proposes implementing an intrinsically motivating touching/learning format as a means of managing change in instructional design and educational outcome. (Author/CCM)

Describes new and newly important specialties in the training field: instructional designer, project management, and multimedia course developer. (SK)

Lessons learned from developing a web-based course on client education in health care were as follows: faculty, instructional designers, and technology staff must collaborate; pedagogy, not technology, drives delivery; student interaction is critical; faculty role changes online; feedback must improve course design; and resources must be…

Summarizes a study which explored the development, trial, and implementation of the Content Production Process (CPP) which was designed to assist instructional designers in eliciting and conceptualizing unfamiliar content from subject matter experts. Highlights include advance organizers, schema theory, consultation practices, knowledge…

Agricultural education students (n=166) completed an Internet survey in which 67.5% indicated they had not taken distance courses; 60.8% were interested. No relationship between personal characteristics and interest in online courses was found. They identified important elements of online courses as scheduled meetings, audio, and graphics.…