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A Constructivist Approach to Designing Computer Supported Concept-Mapping Environment
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Cheung, Li Siu – International Journal of Instructional Media, 2006
In the past two decades, there has been a proliferation of research activities on exploring the use of concept maps to support teaching and learning of various knowledge disciplines which range from science to language subjects. MindNet, which is a collaborative concept mapping environment that supports both synchronous and asynchronous modes of…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Constructivism (Learning), Concept Mapping, Instructional Design
Teaching with Television: One University's Model.
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Wagner, Norman; Thompson, Donald; Sutton, James – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1997
Outlines the methods used by Troy State University (Alabama) to employ television technology to increase distance learning options for students and to increase the productivity and cost effectiveness of college faculty. Describes the television system and the four primary types of programming--public affairs, telecourses, intercampus course…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Cost Effectiveness, Distance Education, Educational Technology
Massachusetts Corporation for Educational Telecommunications: Models of Collaboration for the Integration of Telecommunications in Education.
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Flores, John G. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1997
The Massachusetts Corporation for Educational Telecommunications (MCET), a quasi-public agency, plays a leadership role in distance education and the integration of telecommunications and education locally and nationally. Operator of the Mass LearnPike satellite network and the Mass Ed OnLine LearnNet computer network, MCET provides expanded…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs, Distance Education