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Kimmons, Royce – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2017
This study seeks to evaluate the basic Priority 1 web accessibility of all college and university websites in the US (n = 3141). Utilizing web scraping and automated content analysis, the study establishes that even in the case of high-priority, simple-to-address accessibility requirements, colleges and universities generally fail to make their…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Web Sites, Access to Education, Access to Information
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Brooks, Sarah; Brown, Shane; Davis, Denny; LeBeau, Jennifer – Advances in Engineering Education, 2014
In engineering education, assessment instruments are often developed to evaluate programs and projects. Unfortunately, these innovations are not always adopted by intended audiences. Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations (DI) Theory provides a framework to analyze characteristics of an innovation that will affect adoption. The Appraisal System for…
Descriptors: Technological Advancement, Adoption (Ideas), Engineering Education, Computer Software Evaluation
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Ooi, Teik Chooi; Ho, Henry Wai Leong; Amri, Siti – Current Issues in Education, 2010
This paper looks at criteria on how education service providers' websites could benefit their potential students from overseas. Effective design of education website is important as web users are typically fastidious and want information fast--this serves as the background of this study. The study focuses on three selected education institutions'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Internet, Case Studies, Web Sites
Khlaisang, Jintavee – Online Submission, 2010
The purpose of this study was to investigate proper website and courseware for e-learning in higher education. Methods used in this study included the data collection, the analysis surveys, the experts' in-depth interview, and the experts' focus group. Results indicated that there were 16 components for website, as well as 16 components for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness, Design Requirements
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Harper, Kelly A.; DeWaters, Jamie – Internet and Higher Education, 2008
Researchers increasingly suggest that accessibility remains a prominent issue across the World Wide Web (www). This study raises awareness about issues of access in higher education. This qualitative research design utilized a listserv that invited university based webmasters to use freeware to evaluate the overall accessibility of their…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Guidelines, Web Sites, Computer System Design
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Djajadikerta, Hadrian G.; Trireksani, Terri; Djajadikerta, Hamfri – International Education Studies, 2008
Today's institutions of higher education are facing an increased number of significant challenges taking place in the political, economic, social and technological environment. Accordingly, the issues of performance, accountability, and marketing strategies have become ever more important. It has been suggested that universities that are more…
Descriptors: Quality Assurance, Web Sites, Accounting, User Satisfaction (Information)
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Cleary, Yvonne; Marcus-Quinn, Ann – International Journal on E-Learning, 2008
Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) are increasingly used by Higher Education Institutions to manage and enhance teaching and learning, and research. Discussion, chat, scheduling, and other collaboration tools make VLEs especially useful systems for designing and managing complex group projects. In the spring semester of 2006, students at the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Information Management, Case Studies, Instructional Design
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Motiwalla, Luvai F. – Computers & Education, 2007
Wireless data communications in form of Short Message Service (SMS) and Wireless Access Protocols (WAP) browsers have gained global popularity, yet, not much has been done to extend the usage of these devices in electronic learning (e-learning). This project explores the extension of e-learning into wireless/handheld (W/H) computing devices with…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Technology, Telecommunications, Computers
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Cafolla, Ralph – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2006
The unprecedented growth of the World Wide Web has resulted in a profusion of educational resources. The challenge for faculty is finding these resources and integrating them into their instruction. Even after the resource is found, the instructor must assess the effectiveness of the resource. As the number of educational web sites mount into the…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Internet, Educational Technology, Technology Integration
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Calloway, Linda Jo – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2004
The proliferation of information in electronic format does not guarantee its accessibility. The fact that many Web sites are not accessible to large segments of the disabled community has created a digital divide. Web accessibility is especially important in University communities, since the Internet and the digitization of information have…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Access to Information, Web Sites, Accessibility (for Disabled)