ERIC Number: EJ807334
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
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Factors Related to Breadth of Use in Course Management Systems
Malikowski, Steven R.
Internet and Higher Education, v11 n2 p81-86 2008
A unique resource in course management systems (CMSs) is that they offer faculty members convenient access to a variety of integrated features. Some features allow faculty members to provide information to students, and others allow students to interact with each other or a computer. This diverse set of features can be used to help meet the variety of learning goals that are part of college classes. Currently, most CMS research has analyzed how and why individual CMS features are used, instead of analyzing how and why multiple features are used. The study described here reports how and why faculty members use multiple CMS features, in resident college classes. Results show that nearly half of faculty members use one feature or less. Those who use multiple features are significantly more likely to have experience with interactive technologies. Implications for using and encouraging the use of multiple CMS features are provided. (Contains 2 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Integrated Learning Systems, Use Studies, College Faculty, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Web Based Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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