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Science Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tales from the Front Lines
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Akerson, Valarie L., Ed.; Carter, Ingrid S., Ed. – International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, 2021
Certainly the year 2020 will be one for the history books, as COVID-19 made its impact globally beginning in that year. While it did not hit the United States substantially until about March of 2020, other countries felt the effects sooner. Eventually it seemed that the globe essentially was shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This type of…
Descriptors: Science Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Educational Change
Science Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tales from the Front Lines
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Akerson, Valarie L., Ed.; Carter, Ingrid S., Ed. – Online Submission, 2021
Certainly the year 2020 will be one for the history books, as COVID-19 made its impact globally beginning in that year. While it did not hit the United States substantially until about March of 2020, other countries felt the effects sooner. Eventually it seemed that the globe essentially was shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This type of…
Descriptors: Science Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Educational Change
Learner Experience and Usability in Online Education
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Bouchrika, Imed, Ed.; Harrati, Nouzha, Ed.; Vu, Phu, Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
In online education, there is a challenge to not only meet the pedagogical aspects of digital education but also to understand the user experience within learning platforms and student interaction. Through online functions and advanced technology, a student's learning style can be enhanced. "Learner Experience and Usability in Online…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Student Experience
eLearning--Theories, Design, Software and Applications
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Ghislandi, Patrizia, Ed. – InTech, 2012
Chapters in this book include: (1) New e-Learning Environments: e-Merging Networks in the Relational Society (Blanca C. Garcia); (2) Knowledge Building in E-Learning (Xinyu Zhang and Lu Yuhao); (3) E-Learning and Desired Learning Outcomes (Ralph Palliam); (4) Innovative E-Learning Solutions and Environments for Small and Medium Sized Companies…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Management Systems, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design
Development and Management of Virtual Schools: Issues and Trends
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Cavanaugh, Catherine, Ed. – Information Science Publishing, 2004
Virtual schools are a result of widespread changes in knowledge about learning, in available technology and in society. Virtual schooling is growing in popularity and will continue to attract students because of the benefits it offers over traditional schooling. Stakeholders in virtual schools need information to guide their decisions. For the…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Distance Education, Online Courses, Computer Uses in Education
User-Centered Design of Online Learning Communities
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Lambropoulos, Niki, Ed.; Zaphiris, Panayiotis, Ed. – Information Science Publishing, 2007
User-centered design (UCD) is gaining popularity in both the educational and business sectors. This is due to the fact that UCD sheds light on the entire process of analyzing, planning, designing, developing, using, evaluating, and maintaining computer-based learning. "User-Centered Design of Online Learning Communities" explains how…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Foreign Countries, Science Teachers
Beyond the Basics: Achieving a Liberal Education for All Children
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Finn, Chester E., Jr, Ed.; Ravitch, Diane, Ed. – Thomas B. Fordham Institute, 2007
Citing Aristotle, Franklin and Einstein as proponents of a broad, liberal-arts education, Finn and Ravitch promote the need for liberal learning as preparatory to the civic life needed for a well-functioning democracy. Drawing together the work of a number of educators, the editors have organized this volume in two sections. Part I, Liberal…
Descriptors: General Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Democracy, Accountability