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Vandover, William Frederick – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study examines the factors that influence the creation, purchase, and selection of free instructional technology. Specifically, this study uses the RIPPLES Model to examine the perceptions and reflections of instructional technology directors and staff members with regard to the Resources, Infrastructure, People, Policies, Learning,…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Small Colleges
Cavus, Nadire – Online Submission, 2009
A learning management system (LMS) provides the platform for web-based learning environment by enabling the management, delivery, tracking of learning, testing, communication, registration process and scheduling. There are many LMS systems on the market that can be obtained for free or through payment. It has now become an important task to choose…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Management Systems, Web Based Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
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Aggarwal, Anil; Adlakha, Veena; Ross, Terry – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2012
The Internet is creating exciting opportunities for universities and their stakeholders. Universities are experimenting with different modes of education. E-learning is one such mode, where students can learn from any place at any time, as long as they have an Internet connection. A course management system (CMS) facilitates e-learning, making it…
Descriptors: Integrated Learning Systems, Computer Software Selection, Open Source Technology, Technology Planning
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Tiwari, Rajiv; Singh, Khilawan – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2011
A comprehensive survey on the Internet based virtualisation of experiments is presented, covering several individual as well as collaborative efforts in various engineering disciplines. From this survey it could be concluded that there is a pressing need to develop full-fledged remote laboratory experiments for integrated directly into engineering…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Feedback (Response), Curriculum Development, Engineering
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Koh, Elizabeth; Lim, John – Computers & Education, 2012
In recent years, educators and students are increasingly employing online collaboration applications such as Google Docs[TM] and PBWorks[TM] for group projects and assignments. Yet, the effectiveness of these emerging technologies has not been rigorously examined. Anchoring upon and informed by the existing literature, two design…
Descriptors: Assignments, Academic Achievement, Cooperative Learning, Social Environment
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Kazancoglu, Yigit; Aksoy, Murat – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2011
According to the Internet World Stats (2010), the growth rate of internet usage in the world is 444.8 % from 2000 to 2010. Since the number of internet users is rapidly increasing with each passed year, e-learning is often identified with web-based learning. The institutions, which deliver e-learning service via the use of computer and internet,…
Descriptors: Expertise, Electronic Learning, Design Requirements, Distance Education
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Unruh, Don L. – Internet and Higher Education, 2000
Investigates the current state of desktop videoconferencing by exploring the criteria for effective Web-based delivery and communication requirements for effective videoconferencing. Highlights include providing effective training, including team training, group problem solving, and learner performance assessments; communication infrastructure;…
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Evaluation Criteria, Futures (of Society)
Phillips, Rob; McNaught, Carmel; Kennedy, Gregor – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
How can the average educator who teaches online, without experience in evaluating emerging technologies, build on what is successful and modify what is not? Written for educators who feel ill-prepared when required to evaluate e-learning initiatives, "Evaluating e-Learning" offers step-by-step guidance for conducting an evaluation plan of…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Research, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction
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Konstantinidis, Andreas; Papadopoulos, Pantelis M.; Tsiatsos, Thrasyvoulos; Demetriadis, Stavros – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2011
This paper presents the rationale behind the utilization of a Moodle Learning Management System for the facilitation of a blended learning approach in the Informatics department. The authors present and analyze the steps followed in order to replace the prior decentralized organizational structure of the courses, which consisted of a multitude of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Distance Education, Information Science, Departments
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Ioannou, Andri; Hannafin, Robert D. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2008
Course management systems (CMSs) are software systems designed to manage course content and course activities. These tools integrate technological and pedagogical features into a web-based system that allows instructors, even those who are unfamiliar with web-based technologies, to design, deliver, and manage an online course. However, CMSs have…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Course Content, Courseware, Computer Managed Instruction
Training & Development, 2000
"Looking for a Supplier? Use the E-Learning Scorecard" (Darin Hartley) discusses evaluating and selecting vendors. "Top Ten E-Learning Myths" is an interview with John V. Moran, president of a learning technologies company. "A Year in the Life of an E-Learning Project" (John Redmon, Jennifer J. Salopek) describes how to develop an electronic…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Check Lists, Computer Software Selection, Distance Education
O'Mara, Heather – Distance Education Report, 2000
Presents criteria for selecting courseware for online classes. Highlights include ease of use, including navigation; assessment tools; advantages of Java-enabled courseware; advantages of Oracle databases, including scalability; future possibilities for multimedia technology; and open architecture that will integrate with other systems. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Courseware, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Clark, Sharon; Cossarin, Mary; Doxsee, Harry; Schwartz, Linda – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
Four integrated learning management packages were reviewed: "CentraOne", "IntraLearn", "Lyceum", and "Silicon Chalk". These products provide different combinations of synchronous and asynchronous tools. The current report examines the products in relation to their specific value for distance educators and students.
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Educational Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Web Based Instruction