Evaluating Digital Libraries for Teaching and Learning in Undergraduate Education: A Case Study of the Alexandria Digital Earth ProtoType (ADEPT).

Borgman, Christine L.; Gilliland-Swetland, Anne J.; Leazer, Gregory H.; Mayer, Richard; Gwynn, David; Gazan, Rich; Mautone, Patricia

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Publication Date: 2000

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Evaluating Digital Libraries for Teaching and Learning in Undergraduate Education: A Case Study of the Alexandria Digital Earth ProtoType (ADEPT).

Borgman, Christine L.; Gilliland-Swetland, Anne J.; Leazer, Gregory H.; Mayer, Richard; Gwynn, David; Gazan, Rich; Mautone, Patricia

Library Trends, v49 n2 p228-50 Fall 2000

Discusses the research design for an educational evaluation of the Alexandria Digital Earth ProtoType (ADEPT), a digital library of geo-referenced information resources. Reviews the deployment of digital libraries in educational settings, the role of information technology in developing students' scientific thinking, and evaluation of digital libraries. Outlines the research design. Reports on progress to date. Describes plans for the remainder of the project. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Sources, Information Technology, Instructional Materials, Physical Geography, Reference Materials, Undergraduate Study

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Language: English

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