Engaging students with online assignments: a replacement for digital dropboxes and paper assignments.

• Authors : Landry, Brett J. L.¹ (AUTHOR); Hartman, Sandra J.¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *INTERNET in education; *WEB (Computer program language); *DATABASESBLACKBOARD (Web resource)

• Source: British Journal of Educational Technology. Sep2006, Vol. 37 Issue 5, p803-805. 3p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the response and file exchange capabilities of Web-enhanced instruction. Two specific features of Blackboard, Digital Dropbox and Assignments, are considered. Digital Dropbox ...

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What Does It Mean for Institutions and States?

Subjects: *INTERNET in education; *HIGHER education & state; *LEARNING

• Source: ASHE Higher Education Report. 2006, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p89-94. 6p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on how institutions and the stated can prepare themselves for starting online learning courses. ...

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Computer Labs: Here to Stay?

• Authors : Rivero, Victor

Subjects: *COMPUTATION laboratories; *COMPUTER science; *COMPUTER trainingUNITED StatesVAN Dam, Janet; KINNEY, Scott; PATRICK, Susan

• Source: American School Board Journal. Oct2006, Vol. 193 Issue 10, p50-51. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.

• Abstract: This article presents the views of several respected education technology leaders in the U.S. on computer laboratories. Janet Van Dam, director of instructional services ...

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Online learning in speech and language therapy: Student performance and attitudes.

• Authors : Upton, Dominic¹

Subjects: *INTERNET in education; *COMPUTER assisted instruction; *BACHELOR of arts degree

• Source: Education for Health: Change in Learning & Practice. Mar2006, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p22-31. 10p. 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.

• Abstract: Context: Behavioural studies form an essential component of the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) undergraduate degree. Aims: This study aimed to produce ... Copyright of Education for Health: Change in Learning & Practice is the property of Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd and its ...

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Introducing the R2D2 Model: Online learning for the diverse learners of this world.

• Authors : Bonk, CurtisJ.¹ (AUTHOR) ; Zhang, Ke² (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *MATHEMATICAL models; *DISTANCE education; *INTERNET in education

• Source: Distance Education. Aug2006, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p249-264. 15p. 1 Chart.

• Abstract: The R2D2 method—read, reflect, display, and do—is a new model for designing and delivering distance education, and in particular, ... Copyright of Distance Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to ...

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Gaming in a 3D multiuser virtual environment: engaging students in Science lessons.

• Authors : Lim, Cher P.¹ (AUTHOR); Nonis, Darren² (AUTHOR); Hedberg, John³ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *SCIENCE education; *SIMULATION games in education; *MULTIUSER computer systemsSINGAPORE

• Source: British Journal of Educational Technology. Mar2006, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p211-231. 21p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Illustration, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts.

• Abstract: Based on the exploratory study of a 3D multiuser virtual environment (3D MUVE), known as Quest Atlantis (QA), in a series of Primary Four (10- ... Copyright of British Journal of Educational Technology is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Facilitating online reflective learning for health and social care professionals.

• Authors : Morgan, Jane¹ (AUTHOR) ; Rawlinson, Mark¹ (AUTHOR); Weaver, Mike¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *INTERNET in education; *ADULT education students; *DISTANCE educationUNITED KingdomGREAT Britain. National Health Service

• Source: Open Learning. Jun2006, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p167-176. 10p. 2 Charts.

• Abstract: Health and social care education has a long established association with reflective learning as a way of developing post‐qualifying professional ... Copyright of Open Learning is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LEARNING COMMUNITY IN AN ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAM.

• Authors : Lee, Joyce¹ ; Carter-Wells, JoAnn; Glaeser, Barbara

Subjects: *COMPUTER assisted instruction; *INTERNET in education; *LEARNING

• Source: Quarterly Review of Distance Education. Spring2006, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p13-33. 21p.

• Abstract: This case study analyzed how an online learning community developed among a cohort of 18 ... Copyright of Quarterly Review of Distance Education is the property of Information Age Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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Adventure Learning: Transformative hybrid online education.

• Authors : Doering, Aaron¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *ADVENTURE education; *INTERNET in education; *DISTANCE education

• Source: Distance Education. Aug2006, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p197-215. 18p. 4 Black and White Photographs, 3 Diagrams, 2 Charts.

• Abstract: Adventure learning (AL) is a hybrid distance education approach that provides students with opportunities to explore real‐... Copyright of Distance Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to ...

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The Impact of an Online Learning Program on Teaching and Learning Strategies.

• Authors : Livingston, Kay¹ ; Condie, Rae²

Subjects: *INTERNET in education; *COMPUTER assisted instruction; *INFORMATION & communication technologiesSCOTLAND

• Source: Theory Into Practice. Spring2006, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p150-158. 9p.

• Abstract: Just as the workplace, for many adults, has been transformed by the introduction of information and communication technology (ICT), expectations are high that educational establishments, ... Copyright of Theory Into Practice is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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