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Tosho, Abdulrauf; Mutalib, Ariffin Abdul; Abdul-Salam, Sobihatun Nur – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2016
This paper describes an ongoing study related to a conceptual design model, which is specific to instructional interface design to enhance courseware usage. It was found that most of the existing courseware applications focus on the needs of certain target with most of the courseware offer too little to inclusive learners. In addition, the use of…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Courseware, Distance Education, Electronic Learning
Theories and Research in Educational Technology and Distance Learning Instruction through Blackboard
Ouyang, John Ronghua; Stanley, Nile – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2014
Educational technology is a fast-growing and increasingly developed subject in education during the past 50 years. The focus of the development of its theories and research is oriented into the methods and effectiveness of its implementation. This presentation is reviewing various educational technology related theories, exploring and discussing…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Educational Research, Educational Theories, Distance Education
Mercurio, Marco; Torre, Ilaria; Torsani, Simone – Research-publishing.net, 2014
The paper describes a module within the distance language learning environment of the Language Centre at the Genoa University which adapts, through an ontology, learning activities to the device in use. Adaptation means not simply resizing a page but also the ability to transform the nature of a task so that it fits the device with the smallest…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Learning Experience, Computer Uses in Education, Learning Modules
Burton, Douglas; Kitchen, Tim – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
Software allowing real-time online video connectivity is rapidly evolving. The ability to connect students, staff, and guest speakers instantaneously carries great benefits for the online distance education classroom. This evaluation report compares four software applications at opposite ends of the cost spectrum: "DimDim", "Elluminate VCS",…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Distance Education, Computer Software, Program Effectiveness
Barrett, Brendan F. D.; Grover, Velma I.; Janowski, Tomasz; van Lavieren, Hanneke; Ojo, Adegboyega; Schmidt, Philipp – Open Learning, 2009
This paper provides insights on the adoption or use of OpenCourseWare (OCW) to support broader research, training and institutional capacity development goals, based on the experience of the United Nations University. Specifically, it explains the strategic context for the use of OCW in the university through its related efforts in the area of…
Descriptors: Open Education, Program Descriptions, Educational Technology, Computer Software
Tandy, Cindy; Meacham, Mike – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2009
The concern of this article is the difficulties faced by disabled students as technology grows and expands in academia. Although distance learning, web-based courses, and hybrid courses, among other venues, have improved the chances for many people suffering disabilities for obtaining degrees and thereby increasing their life chances, we have met…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Online Courses, Barriers, Disabilities
Chen, Jun; Wang, Zu-Yuan; Wu, Yuren – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to introduce some new functions achieved in a web-based multimedia courseware, which is developed by Flash software and used by part-time graduate students. Design/methodology/approach: The courseware uses Adobe Flash CS3 as its development software, which supports Actionscript language, FMS and FLV technology…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology
Conole, Grainne; Weller, Martin – Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2008
The paper will argue that adopting a learning design methodology may provide a vehicle for enabling better design and reuse of Open Educational Resources (OERs). It will describe a learning design methodology, which is being developed and implemented at the Open University in the UK. The aim is to develop a "pick and mix" learning design…
Descriptors: Open Universities, Learning Activities, Course Evaluation, Focus Groups
Antonenko, Pavlo; Toy, Serkan; Niederhauser, Dale – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2004
Open source online learning environments have emerged and developed over the past 10 years. In this paper we will analyze the underlying philosophy and features of MOODLE based on the theoretical framework developed by Hannafin and Land (2000). Psychological, pedagogical, technological, cultural, and pragmatic foundations comprise the framework…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Online Courses, Instructional Design, Distance Education
Smith, Peter, Ed. – Association Supporting Computer Users in Education, 2014
The Association Supporting Computer Users in Education (ASCUE) is a group of people interested in small college computing issues. It is a blend of people from all over the country who use computers in their teaching, academic support, and administrative support functions. ASCUE has a strong tradition of bringing its members together to pool their…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Conference Papers, Computer Uses in Education, Small Colleges
Caswell, Tom; Henson, Shelley; Jensen, Marion; Wiley, David – Online Submission, 2008
The role of distance education is shifting. Traditionally distance education was limited in the number of people served because of production, reproduction, and distribution costs. Today, while it still costs the university time and money to produce a course, technology has made it such that reproduction costs are almost non-existent. This shift…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Distance Education, Access to Education, Educational Resources
Ruman, Cindy; Gillette, Jay – Ed at a Distance Journal, 2001
Describes Blackboard CourseInfo, a software package for distance learning; defines elements that are used in an on-campus graduate class; and gives results of a survey on how useful and usable the software was. Discusses results of group interviews, usability testing sessions, and an end-user survey, as well as staff and faculty interviews.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Conventional Instruction, Courseware, Distance Education
Huijser, Henk; Bedford, Tas; Bull, David – Online Submission, 2008
This paper explores the potential opportunities that OpenCourseWare (OCW) offers in providing wider access to tertiary education, based on the ideal of "the right to education." It first discusses the wider implications of OCW, and its underlying philosophy, before using a case study of a tertiary preparation program (TPP) at the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Marketing, Social Environment, Access to Education

Kenny, Sean; Murray, Barbara – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1993
An information technology course was provided to people with physical disabilities in their Ireland homes, using computers and modem links. The course included modules on business applications software and specialized applications. Nineteen of 20 participants completed the course successfully and were awarded an internationally recognized…
Descriptors: Adults, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware

Moore, John – TechTrends, 2001
Explains South Dakota's Connecting the Schools project that distributed hardware and software for K-12 schools, as well as provided training; developed the Digital Dakota Network (DDN), a high-speed statewide telecommunications network that provides data and video services to educational and governmental communities and helps with network design;…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Courseware
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