Addresses the issue of reusability in personalized Web-based learning environments, focusing on the work of the European IST Project KOD (Knowledge on Demand), including the definition of an architecture and the implementation of a system that promotes re-usable adaptive educational e-content. (Author/LRW)

Presents a case study of the development of a Web-based online course. Discusses the culture of online instruction; conflicts in course development; presenting students with reasons for Web-based instruction; student orientation for online programs; motivation; and the need for some human interaction. (LRW)

Provides a guide to web resources on cleaning and hygiene. Answers the questions, What do you want to clean--your hair? your carpet? your rusty lawn furniture? Develops special products for different tasks. Focuses on products to use and the environmental impact of our choices. (MM)

Describes how some universities are hiring adjuncts to teach Web-based educational administration courses. Includes descriptions of administrators' experiences with Web-based teaching and four major universities that offer Web-based graduate and undergraduate education courses. (PKP)

Describes the implementation of Internet-based experiential projects within an international business classroom and summarizes students' perceptions and attitudes towards the assignments. While the projects were shown to increase students' international-business skills and abilities, students reported that the assignments were difficult and only…

Presents guidelines that recommend the minimal reference information that should be provided on Web pages intended for use by students, teachers, and scholars in the modern languages. Suggests the inclusion of information about responsible parties, copyright declaration, privacy statements, and site information. Makes a note on Web page style. (SG)

Considers the practice of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) as it exists in the real world and how it is being modified and used to produce training solutions that are faster, better, and easier. Focuses on Web-based training and discusses needs assessment, content analysis, design strategies, revision strategies, and project management.…

Registered nurses in an online nursing leadership course (n=33) reported a high level of confidence in attainment of objectives and leadership competencies; 57% felt the online course required more work. Faculty created a helpful learning environment with clear expectations and innovative assignments. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Case study research and a literature review suggest that formation of new learning communities is a strategy being used to meet demand for electronic learning products such as CD-ROMs and web-based learning tools. Companies, external experts, clients, and learners are the constituents of the learning community that must converge to create…

Examines implications of new Web-based technologies for the practice of work-based learning. Highlights include the nature of work-based learning, new technology, a model for a World Wide Web-based learning resource, providing links to learning resources, access to appropriate technology, and cost constraints. (LRW)

Ten tips for online courses are as follow: (1) provide technical support; (2) plan the program; (3) use it for soft skills; (4) offer training during working hours; (5) keep lessons short; (6) keep traffic moving; (7) avoid using plug-ins; (8) teach the basics; (9) retain the human touch; and (10) realize the Web won't put trainers out of…

Describes the trend toward customer-focused electronic learning by web retailers. Reasons for the shift include filling a support role, providing a service that competitors do not have, and adding to the revenue stream. (JOW)

Provides 12 steps for planning, implementing, and piloting Web-based training. Shows how a formal pilot can provide insight into how well the proposed solution will work within the organization. (JOW)

Discusses community of practice, situated cognition, learning as demand driven, learning as a social act, and learning via ways of seeing. Expands these ideas through Vygotsky's writings, including zone of proximal development and the general genetic law of cultural development; and considers implications for the design of Web-based learning…

Describes results from a preliminary study that determined the degree of use of the Internet and World Wide Web in secondary social studies classrooms in Indiana. Investigated barriers to Web use, and concluded that lack of relevant training was a factor in teachers not using the Internet and the Web. (Author/LRW)