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The Virtual Anatomy Laboratory: Usability Testing to Improve an Online Learning Resource for Anatomy Education
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Doubleday, Eldridge G.; O'Loughlin, Valerie D.; Doubleday, Alison F. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2011
An increasing number of instructors are seeking to provide students with online anatomy resources. Many researchers have attempted to identify associations between resource use and student learning but few studies discuss the importance of usability testing in resource design and modification. Usability testing provides information about ease of…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Testing, Online Courses, Anatomy
Semantic Search of Tools for Collaborative Learning with the Ontoolsearch System
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Vega-Gorgojo, Guillermo; Bote-Lorenzo, Miguel L.; Asensio-Perez, Juan I.; Gomez-Sanchez, Eduardo; Dimitriadis, Yannis A.; Jorrin-Abellan, Ivan M. – Computers & Education, 2010
This paper introduces Ontoolsearch, a new search system that can be employed by educators in order to find suitable tools for supporting collaborative learning settings. Current tool search facilities commonly allow simple keyword searches, limiting the accuracy of obtained results. In contrast, Ontoolsearch supports semantic querying of tool…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Educational Resources, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software
Learning Objects and Virtual Learning Environments Technical Evaluation Criteria
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Kurilovas, Eugenijus; Dagiene, Valentina – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2009
The main scientific problems investigated in this article deal with technical evaluation of quality attributes of the main components of e-Learning systems (referred here as DLEs--Digital Libraries of Educational Resources and Services), i.e., Learning Objects (LOs) and Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs). The main research object of the work is…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Evaluation Criteria, Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Methods
Strategic Use of Digital Learning Resources in Designing E-Lessons
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Khine, Myint Swe – International Journal of Instructional Media, 2006
The purpose of this study is to find out perceptions of the trainee teachers on the efficacy of the SchoolDNA learning management system. The 17-item questionnaire was designed to find out the perceptions of trainee teachers on two aspects of the system. The first aspect covers the perceptions on the features of the SchoolDNA and Lesson Builder…
Descriptors: Management Systems, Trainees, Preservice Teachers, Computer Assisted Instruction
The Internet in the Classroom.
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Dale, Jack – Canadian Social Studies, 1998
Reviews the Global Telecommunications Helping Inquiry, Negotiation and Knowledge (T.H.I.N.K.) simulation project developed by Lloyd Christopherson. Interviews Christopherson about the development, goals, and use of Global T.H.I.N.K. Provides a World Wide Web address for finding the project and teachers' guidebooks for running the simulation. (DSK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
On the Road to Cultural Bias. Media Corner.
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Bigelow, Bill, Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1996
Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the interactive CD-ROM "The Oregon Trail." Maintains that, although the program offers a sympathetic portrayal of Native Americans, it is still rife with cultural bias. The simulation's structure accentuates the white male experience at the expense of others. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education