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O'Rourke, Susan L.; Martin, Marie – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2011
This paper describes the development of a virtual learning environment using a blend of collaborative technologies and human resources to provide US preservice teachers with an authentic experience of another culture. A core design component is the use of "embedded instructors" who are natives of and living in the target country (N.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learner Engagement, Electronic Learning, Preservice Teachers
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Yan, Hanbing; Xiao, Yumin; Wang, Qiyun – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2012
Modern Educational Technology is a common course in many normal universities in China. The Modern Educational Technology Center (METC) of East China Normal University (ECNU) decided to improve the course for pre-service teachers at the end of 2010. The enhanced course has some additional features, such as emphasising knowledge and skills transfer,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Education Courses
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Reushle, Shirley; Mitchell, Maxine – Journal of Learning Design, 2009
Two perspectives are used to reflect on the learning design of a postgraduate online course--that of the designer/facilitator and that of the learner. While the course focus is on online pedagogical approaches, the main aim is to connect learners with each other and with the facilitator so that together they may investigate, trial, challenge and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Transformative Learning
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Lambert, Judy; Kalyuga, Slava; Capan, Lisa A. – E-Learning, 2009
The described study investigated the effectiveness of an e-learning Web 2.0 course redesigned from the perspective of cognitive load theory. The analyzed variables were course wiki design features, levels of instructor support, levels of cognitive load and engagement, and values students placed on particular pedagogical approaches used during…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Electronic Publishing, Instructional Design, Internet
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Hilton, John L., III; Graham, Charles; Rich, Peter; Wiley, David – Distance Education, 2010
The authors studied a course in which an instructor allowed individuals at a distance to participate. Although these students were not formally enrolled in the university where the class took place, the instructor gave them full access to all course materials and encouraged them to complete course assignments. The authors examined the time and…
Descriptors: Time Management, Conventional Instruction, Education Courses, Graduate Study
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Norton, Priscilla; Hathaway, Dawn – Computers in the Schools, 2008
As corporate and higher education settings increasingly use Web 2.0 tools, the time has come to think about preparing K-12 in-service teachers to find ways in which these tools might support classroom teaching and learning goals. This article describes a graduate course designed and taught in spring 2007. Using a modeling and situated learning…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduate Study, Education Courses
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Broda, Herbert W. – Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 2003
Delivering a discussion-intensive curriculum via online instruction can pose a variety of challenges. This article presents an overview of a contemporary issues online graduate course, and analyzes the degree to which the course encouraged feelings of community, a tone of thoughtful and willing reflection, and an overall understanding of…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Instructional Effectiveness, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Inservice Teacher Education
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Pachler, Norbert; Daly, Caroline – E-Learning, 2006
This article is based on qualitative empirical research into the ways in which teachers view their experiences as learners in the context of an online tutor group who are studying for the mixed-mode Master of Teaching degree at the Institute of Education, University of London. Data collected from a stratified sample of teacher participants is…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Virtual Classrooms