Discusses the use of Web-based instruction for distance education and describes the development of an online course for instructional design in a Masters program. Explains the use of the ADDIE model of instructional design that includes analysis, design, development, and implementation and evaluation. (LRW)

A survey of 71 nursing students in a Web-based course found that the format increased collaborative learning and improved computer skills. Graduate students were more confident that the course helped them understand concepts and ideas. Access, time, and computer skills were the largest barriers to learning. (SK)

Knowing learner preferences can inform instructional design, but may not produce effective online learning. Five attributes that are strong predictors of an innovation's effectiveness should also be considered: relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability. (JOW)

Provides guidelines for a Web site manager to coordinate with a distance learning instructor for refining collaborative learning strategies. Topics include classroom management strategies for Web-based instruction; reducing the instructor's work through the use of collaborative learning strategies; managing learners' portfolios; and controlling…

Discusses the development of online courses in higher education and the use of the Web for new modes of communication and information retrieval. Describes a study that examined instructional design for Web-based instruction and suggests implications for the conceptualization of a collaborative model for the design of online courses. (LRW)

Discusses the growing demand for online learning activities; considers the possibilities that the Internet offers for a flexible learning environment; and describes a framework for electronic learning that addresses institutional, pedagogical, technological, interface design, evaluation, management, resource support, and ethical issues. (LRW)

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…

Describes the redesign of an upper level graduate class in intercultural communication that used Web technology for global communication. Explains problems encountered in the class when it was teacher-driven and goal-oriented, and discusses changes made so it was more student-centered and focused on pedagogical outcomes. (LRW)

Traditional peer-to-peer Supplemental Instruction (SI) was introduced into higher education over a quarter of a century ago and promptly became an integral part of the developmental mathematics curricula in many senior and community colleges. Later, some colleges introduced Video-based Supplemental Instruction (VSI) and, in recent years,…

Internships provide an important link between education and industry as students gain realistic views of the work world and broader perspectives of job opportunities. In their formative work experiences, students may encounter ethical situations they are ill equipped to handle. For example, they may experience harassment from fellow coworkers or …

How can teachers make science learning relevant to today's technology savvy students? They can incorporate the Internet and use it as a tool to help solve real-life problems. A group of university professors, a field biologist, and classroom teachers teamed up to create an exciting, interactive Web-based learning environment for students and…

Due to the expanding use of computer networks in Hungary, the Hungarian language has become a grown-up member of the World Wide Web and the Internet. In the past few years, the number of web pages written in Hungarian has significantly increased, since all areas of business, science, education, culture, etc., are eager to make use of the evolving…

Pedagogical research on Web-based learning and instruction has not kept pace with the proliferation of Web-based courses offered by colleges and universities. Consequently, we encourage the application of the "Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" (American Association of Higher Education, 1987) to guide the design and…

Higher education has provided students with distance learning opportunities for over 150 years. This chapter traces the evolution of distance learning and provides an overview of some of the challenges inherent in learning in an online environment.

Student achievement in web-based learning tools is assessed by using in-class examination, pretests, and posttests. The study reveals that using mastering chemistry web software in large-scale instruction provides an overall benefit to introductory chemistry students.