Virtual environments, virtual worlds, simulations, 3D models are loaded with potential, promise, and problems. While learning in virtual settings is still being researched, instructional designers are challenged as to which instructional design practices are best suited for virtual environments (VEs). The problem is there is a lack of a conceptual…

Open source projects do have requirements; they are, however, mostly informal, text descriptions found in requests, forums, and other correspondence. Understanding such requirements provides insight into the nature of open source projects. Unfortunately, manual analysis of natural language requirements is time-consuming, and for large projects,…

This grounded theory study provides a conceptual framework for inclusive design of online learning communities. Perspectives of 11 feminist professors were analyzed. Findings revealed that four broad aspects of online design were important to study participants. First, feminist perspectives influenced participants' online course design. Second, a…

This qualitative study elicited key themes in an attempt to understand the nature and essence of the career advancement experiences of a select group of African American male community college presidents. Research was conducted through a "culturally sensitive" research design (Tillman, 2002) that contained four elements: "culturally congruent…

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the teaching practices of experienced teachers and participation in a mentoring program. This study was designed to determine: (a) the extent to which mentoring affects how mentor teachers plan instruction and design learning experiences, (b) the affect of mentoring on…

The greatest challenge we face in the next ten years is the challenge of making sure we have a qualified workforce able to meet the demands of living in a global economy. To do this we will need to expand the capacity of our workforce development and educational system to meet the training needs of business and industry. In order to assess the…