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Jim Shifflett; Kristin Herman; Lisa Hines; Jacqueline Nikiema – International Journal of Designs for Learning, 2022
This design case documents the development of a new online training program to teach circuit court interns in Wise County, Virginia, how to create smart land records, or land record abstracts stored on a blockchain. The authors first describe the instructional context behind land record abstraction and the clients' original specifications for the…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Online Courses, Internship Programs, Courts
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Essid, Joe; Wilde, Fran – EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 2011
Effective virtual simulations can embed participants in imaginary worlds. Researchers working in virtual worlds and gaming often refer to "immersion," a state in which a participant or player loses track of time and becomes one with the simulation. Immersive settings have been shown to deepen learning. Ken Hudson's work with students…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Simulation, Simulated Environment, Role Playing
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Gordon, Stuart; He, Wu; Abdous, M'hammed – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2009
The increasing demand for online courses requires efficient and low cost production. Since the decision to develop online courses is often affected by financial factors, it is becoming increasingly important to determine, upfront, the cost of online course production. Many of the programs and educators interested in developing online courses…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Online Courses, Internet, Educational Technology
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Abdous, M'hammed; He, Wu – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2008
Managing the design and production of online courses is challenging. Insufficient instructional design and inefficient management often lead to issues such as poor course quality and course delivery delays. In an effort to facilitate, streamline, and improve the overall design and production of online courses, this article discusses how we…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Online Courses, Computer Software, Distance Education