This chapter discusses one of the key research foci of the Learning Sciences and Technologies academic group at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Based on our empirical research, we describe two vignettes that examined student cognition in computer-supported collaborative learning environment. We…

Summarizes purpose, membership, services, publications, conferences, and activities of the Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems; Association for Educational Communications and Technology; Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada; International Society for Technology in Education; International…

Discusses and describes automated instructional design (AID) tools that assist instructional designers and others in creating instructional products to improve learning. Highlights include expert systems; advisory systems; information management systems; electronic performance support systems; and authoring tools for computer-based instruction.…

Includes annotated entries for several hundred associations and organizations headquartered in North America whose interests are in some manner significant to the fields of instructional technology/educational media, library and information science, communication, computer technology, and others. They are organized into two geographic areas, the…

Includes annotated entries for several hundred associations and organizations headquartered in North America whose interests are in some manner significant to the fields of instructional technology/educational media, library and information science, communication, computer technology, and others. They are organized into two geographic areas, the…

Presents suggestions to assist distance educators in making instructional development choices to maximize the effectiveness of available bandwidth. Discusses identification of available bandwidth and describes four variables that can be manipulated to reduce the consumption of bandwidth (time/place, fidelity, degree of realism, level of…

Describes Internet Relay Chats (IRCs), electronic conversations over the Internet that allow multiple users to write messages, and their applications to educational settings such as teacher collaboration and conversations between classes. Explains hardware and software requirements, IRC organization into nets and channels, and benefits and…

Presents findings from on-site observations of 12 graduate programs in educational technology at 12 universities in the United States and Canada. Highlights include undergraduate requirements; graduate degree programs and organization; markets served; size of programs; and program support. (AEF)

Focuses on empirical research about college-level instruction that uses interactive multimedia programs, concentrating on reviews and research syntheses that have appeared since 1987. Summarizes practical findings that may be useful to college teachers wanting to use computer technology in their instruction. (AEF)

Explores the opportunities and possibilities afforded by Web-based instruction (WBI) and makes recommendations for the design, development, and implementation of WBI. Describes the conversion of two courses to WBI, and reports learners' perspectives, including the need for more initial training and more feedback. (LRW)

Examines the past and projects the future path of instructional design (ID). Discusses teacher cognition; common elements in instructional activities and teachers and designers; ID models and teacher planning; instructional design perspectives; and the need to bridge the gap between instructional design theory and the practice of teaching.…

This section presents information on doctoral (Ph.D. and Ed.D.) programs in instructional technology; master's degree and six-year programs in instructional technology; graduate programs in educational computing; and scholarships, fellowships, and awards. (KRN)

Reviews 35 empirical studies and reviews that evaluated various aspects of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in higher education through analyzing the differential learning outcomes of groups of students. Captioned video segments, type of feedback, student attitudes and student achievement, and recommendations for the future are…

Reviews the potential relationship between visualization and effective instruction. Highlights include the use of graphical user interfaces for enhancing visual communication, integrating visual communication into courseware design, theoretical principles of visual communication, empirical research needs, AIME (amount of invested mental effort),…

In 1993, Virginia Tech implemented a university-wide Instructional Development Initiative to improve teaching through effective use of instructional technology. Components included a Faculty Development Institute, course-development resources and support, student access to computing resources, and classroom facilities. This article highlights…