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Dabbagh, Nada H. – TechTrends, 2000
Discussion of the development and use of Web-based instruction in higher education focuses on issues of course content; technological assumptions; logistical and implementation challenges; interfacing between face-to-face and online learning environments; and the use of a Web-based course management tool to support face-to-face instruction. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Course Content, Educational Environment
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Malikowski, Steven R.; Thompson, Merton E.; Theis, John G. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2007
Course management systems (CMSs), such as Blackboard, Desire2Learn, or WebCT, have become a common resource at universities, colleges, and distance learning organizations. Research into how these systems are used for learning is in an early state. Currently, this research focuses on technical features in a CMS more than research about how people…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Distance Education, Online Courses, Higher Education
Whittington, C. D.; Sclater, N. – 1998
In developing any Virtual University it is important to clarify the differences between organizational structure, technical infrastructure, and content. This paper introduces a model for virtual universities that consists of three layers. The organizational layer defines the structure of the organization and addresses issues such as copyright and…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Course Content, Distance Education, Educational Technology
Solloway, Sharon G.; Harris, Edward L. – Educom Review, 1999
Describes the adaptation of a traditional graduate-education course to an online format. Compares this course with an undergraduate model. Discusses course requirements of the graduate online course, creation of the online community, student attitudes, and problems. Offers advice for course planning and development, course orientation, and…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Course Content, Distance Education
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Burton, Vernon; Finnegan, Terence – History Teacher, 1990
Develops a series of computer-assisted instructional (CAI) programs as a learning tool to accompany a U.S. history survey course. Divides a 2-semester course into 12 chronological periods. Explains how course structure incorporates rote materials into visually stimulating gamelike scenarios. States that software for the course is available,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software Development
Westhead, Martin D.; Minty, Elspeth M. – 1998
This paper describes a methodology for approaching the problem of migrating a course from the classroom to the World Wide Web. It proposes that there are four main learning modes in the classroom--traditional oral and visual (passive) presentation, student involvement in demonstration of the theory, student led practical exercises, and reference…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Managed Instruction, Conventional Instruction