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Norton, Geoff; Taylor, Mathew; Stewart, Terry; Blackburn, Greg; Jinks, Audrey; Razdar, Bahareh; Holmes, Paul; Marastoni, Enrique – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2012
The pedagogical value of problem-based and inquiry-based learning activities has led to increased use of this approach in many courses. While scenarios or case studies were initially presented to learners as text-based material, the development of modern software technology provides the opportunity to deliver scenarios as e-learning modules,…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Electronic Learning
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Dimiceli, Vincent E.; Lang, Andrew S. I. D.; Locke, LeighAnne – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2010
This article describes the benefits and drawbacks of using Wolfram|Alpha as the platform for teaching calculus concepts in the lab setting. It is a result of our experiences designing and creating an entirely new set of labs using Wolfram|Alpha. We present the reasoning behind our transition from using a standard computer algebra system (CAS) to…
Descriptors: Calculus, Algebra, Educational Practices, Computer Software Evaluation
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Pear, Joseph J.; Schnerch, Gabriel J.; Silva, Kathleen M.; Svenningsen, Louis; Lambert, Jody – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011
In the last two decades, there has been a proliferation of Web-based course-management systems designed to facilitate postsecondary teaching (for example, WebCT, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle). In general, these systems provide analogs for delivering lectures, holding class discussions, giving quizzes and examinations (typically multiple…
Descriptors: Technological Advancement, Web Based Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Courseware
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Kazanidis, Ioannis; Satratzemi, Maya – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2009
Adaptive Educational Hypermedia Systems provide personalized educational content to learners. However most of them do not support the functionality of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and the reusability of their courses is hard work. On the other hand some LMS support SCORM specifications but do not provide adaptive features. This article…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Hypermedia, Educational Technology, Computer Managed Instruction
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Gouli, Evangelia; Gogoulou, Agoritsa; Grigoriadou, Maria – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2008
Self-, peer-, and collaborative-assessment aim at integrating learning and assessment and promoting the active engagement of learners in the assessment process. This article presents a web-based environment, referred to as PECASSE, which supports these assessment methods. In addition to the basic functions of uploading learners'…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware
Carson, Stephen – Educational Technology, 2007
OpenCourseWare (OCW) is one among several models for offering open educational resources (OER). This article explains the OCW model and its position within the broader OER context. OCW primarily represents publication of existing course materials already in use for teaching purposes. OCW projects are most often institutional, carrying the…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Educational Resources, Courseware, Shared Resources and Services