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Ledbetter, Andrew M.; Finn, Amber N. – Communication Education, 2018
In this study, we extend previous work on instructors' use of technology by examining how students' perceptions of teacher credibility and affective experience differ depending on how frequently instructors use two common forms of instructional technology: PowerPoint, which is typically used "inside" the classroom; and email, which is…
Descriptors: Credibility, Electronic Mail, Introductory Courses, College Students
Darren Page – ProQuest LLC, 2021
This dissertation analyzes the ways that college applicants and college students navigate through higher education with a focus on ways to improve their experience. In the first chapter, I examine the ways that college applicants change their application and enrollment decisions when using the Common Application. In the second chapter, I highlight…
Descriptors: College Students, College Applicants, Educational Experience, Decision Making
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Ross, Spencer M. – Journal of Marketing Education, 2019
Past research has found that students and instructors may be disaffected with many of the most widely used learning management systems (LMS). Other research has found that Millennials and post-Millennials have come to expect open and frequent communication and technologies that facilitate greater teamwork in their business careers. The purpose of…
Descriptors: Marketing, Management Systems, Learner Engagement, Learning Experience
Shudooh, Yusuf M. – Online Submission, 2016
The application of computer-assisted platforms in writing classes is a relatively new paradigm in education. The adoption of computers-assisted writing classes is gaining ground in many western and non western universities. Numerous issues can be addressed when conducting computer-assisted classes (CAC). However, a few studies conducted to assess…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Remedial Instruction, Writing Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Brooks, Rochelle – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2008
The ethical development of information systems is but one of those sensitive scenarios associated with computer technology that has a tremendous impact on individuals and social life. The significance of these issues of concern cannot be overstated. However, since computer ethics is meant to be everybody's responsibility, the result can often be…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Ethics, Social Responsibility, Computer Security
Olson, Gary A. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2007
Many professors, staff members, and even administrators see campus computers and e-mail accounts as their own private property--a type of employment benefit provided with no constraints on use. The fact is, universities "assign" computer equipment to personnel as tools to help them perform their jobs more effectively and efficiently, in the same…
Descriptors: Ethics, College Faculty, Computer Security, Electronic Mail
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Schmid, Julie M. – Academe, 2004
In "Open-Source Unionism: Beyond Exclusive Collective Bargaining," published in fall 2002 in the journal Working USA, labor scholars Richard B. Freeman and Joel Rogers use the term "open-source unionism" to describe a form of unionization that uses Web technology to organize in hard-to-unionize workplaces. Rather than depend on the traditional…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Ideology, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
Diedriech, David; Colvin, Nathaniel – Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE), 2004
In early 2003, DePauw University recognized the need to upgrade their existing email system, which was rapidly exceeding its capacity. The decision was made to convert the entire campus to Novell's GroupWise solution for email. This presentation will focus on the options considered as well as some of the issues involved, and then discuss the…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, College Students, Small Colleges, College Faculty
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Razfar, Aria – AACE Journal, 2008
Over the last 10 years, information technology has been the fastest growing sector in the global economy. Nevertheless, technology and computer-based instruction have not been sufficiently integrated into the curriculum especially at institutions that serve primarily language minority, low income, and first generation, female college populations.…
Descriptors: Low Income Groups, Technology Integration, Student Surveys, Interaction
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Kaye, Tony – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1987
Examines potential of computer communications in distance education based on trials of electronic mail and computer conferencing at British Open University. Highlights include descriptions of two courses that experimented with MAIL MANAGER electronic mail software, and a discussion of the role of tutors as potential moderators of conferences.…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Applebee, Andrelyn C.; Clayton, Peter; Pascoe, Celina – Internet Research, 1997
A study of academic staff at the University of Canberra (Australia) in 1995 determined use of electronic mail, Telnet, file transfer protocol (FTP) software, World Wide Web, library and document delivery services, discussion groups, and student communication. Examined demographic characteristics of faculty (discipline, employment status, gender,…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Discussion Groups
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Sattler, Nancy J. – AMATYC Review, 2005
This study investigated teacher perception of interactions used in on-line developmental mathematics courses at two-year colleges. A total of 98 AMATYC teachers were surveyed. The following conclusions were inferred from the study's findings: (a) The teacher responding to the survey was apt to be a female between the ages of 50 and 59, had taught…
Descriptors: Class Size, Gender Differences, Teaching Experience, Textbooks
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This June 25, 2004 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "It's OK to Say No" (Fant, Gene C., Jr.); (2) "On Your Marks"…
Descriptors: Rejection (Psychology), Conflict Resolution, Higher Education, Collegiality
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Southworth, John H.; Knezek, Gerald; Flanigan, John – Educational Perspectives, 2003
This article was composed collaboratively using Nicenet, a computer electronic bulletin board. The three co-authors collaboratively edited the file and exchanged drafts via e-mail while simultaneously gathering reflections from colleagues online. Their collaboration on authoring this article in some sense closes the circle of similar activities…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Distance Education, Discussion Groups, Online Courses
Smith, Peter, Ed.; Smith, Carol L., Ed. – Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE), 2004
This 2004 Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE) conference proceedings presented the theme "Leading Strategic & Cultural Change through Technology." The conference introduced its ASCUE Officers and Directors, and provides abstracts of the pre-conference workshops. The full-text conference papers in this document…
Descriptors: Small Colleges, Computers, Student Surveys, Interaction