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On-Line Bibliography
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| Achtemeier, S.D., Morris, L.V., and Finnegan, C.L. (2003). Considerations for developing evaluations of online courses. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 7(1). http://www.aln.org/publications/jaln/v7n1/v7n1_achtemeier.asp |
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The article reviews a wealth of literature on best practices for teaching online courses. The researchers also evaluate the appropriateness of assessment tools used in thirteen institutions in Georgia to redesign an evaluation tool for on-line courses. |
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| Anderson, A, Cheyne, W., Foot, H., Howe, C., Low, J., Tolmie, A. (2000). Computer support for peer-based methodology tutorials. Journal of Computer-Assisted Learning, 16(1), 41-53. |
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Computer software was used to help students organize group discussions. Results show that the software helped students remain on task more often. |
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| Bagui, S. (1998) Reasons for increased learning using multimedia. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 7(1), 3-18. |
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Overviews the use of multimedia to improve student learning |
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| Barak, M. & Dori, Y. J. (2004). Enhancing undergraduate students' chemistry understanding through project-based learning in an IT environment. Science Education, 89,(1), 117-139. |
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The investigators studied how the use of computers to construct molecular models affected students' understanding of chemistry. Results demonstrate that students who utilized the computer to complete throughout the course retained a better understanding of the principles and concepts of chemistry. |
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| Bauer, J. F. (2002). Assessing student work from chatrooms and bulletin boards. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 91, 31-36. |
| Synopsis |
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Provides a summary of how to assess discussion board and chatroom postings using a rubric. |
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| Bender, T. (2003). Building a model of assessment of online education. In Bender, T. Discussion-based online teaching to enhance student learning (pp.166-192). Virginia: Stylus Publishing |
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Overview of factors impacting on-line assessment models. Encourages on-line assessment models to be criteria-referenced rather than comparisons between traditional and on-line teaching. |
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| Benigno, V. and Trentin, G. (2000). The evaluation of online courses. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 16(3), 259-270. |
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The authors posit that evaluations of online distance education courses need to consider different factors from those used to assess face-to-face courses. Details how to conduct assessment based on theory and literature. |
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| Boettcher, J. (2001). New classics and personal favorites: An annotated bibliography for online learning. Syllabus, 14, 7, 36-38. |
| Synopsis |
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Provides a list of and details about resources related to online instruction |
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| Boylan, M. (2004). What have we learned from 15 years of supporting the development of innovative teaching technology? Social Science Computer Review, 22, (4), 405-425. |
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The article reviews research and initiatives utilizing technology to enhance student learning over the past 15 years. |
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| Brewer, C. (2003). Computers in the classroom: how information technology can improve conservation education. Conservation Biology, 17,(3), 657-660. |
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Provides personal examples of using instructional technology to encourage collaboration, student engagement, and ownership of knowledge creation. |
University
Planning & Analysis
N.C. State University
Name: Joni Spurlin
Email: Joni_Spurlin@ncsu.edu
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