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Wang, Charles Xiaoxue – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2021
The impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic on schools was massive and unprecedented. Many schools were forced to close, and teachers were forced to deliver their instruction online with a very short notice. To assist K-12 teachers to teach remotely, a simple instructional design model, CAFE (Content, Activities, Facilitation, & Evaluation),…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Instructional Design, Models, Elementary Secondary Education
Bigatel, Paula M.; Edel-Malizia, Stephanie – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2018
This article is a case study of the use of the "Indicators of Engaged Learning Online" (IELO) framework (See Appendix 1) as a guide to evaluate the quality of online courses. The framework lends itself well to measures of engagement, particularly, in terms of online course design because of its comprehensiveness. Six online courses were…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Course Evaluation, Instructional Design
Rozitis, Christopher P. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2017
This study identifies competencies specific and beneficial to online high school teachers that are modifying their own courses. Existing instructional design standards, available to guide online teachers, are not only too numerous, they are also inconsistent. Moreover, a lack of clarity exists about which specific standards benefit this emerging…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Web Based Instruction, Teacher Competencies, Academic Standards
Moore, Robert L. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2016
The proliferation of distance education has occurred alongside the emerging technologies of the Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 environments, changing the way instructors approach, design, and deliver their instructional materials. In the past, instructional design (ID) practitioners relied on instruction system design (ISD) models that focused primarily on…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Web Based Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Carnahan, Chris; Fulton, Lacey – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2013
The area of online K-12 education is experiencing rapid growth, yet practice has greatly surpassed the research. This article looks to add to the field by examining special education students enrolled in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There were over 2600 students in the state that were identified as special education students and enrolled in…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Web Based Instruction, Instructional Design, Special Education
Downey, Steve – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2011
Today virtual world instruction faces many of the same educational challenges faced by Web-based instruction during its infancy. There is a lot of jargon and visions of the future being bandied about, but as Hirumi et al. note in the May/June and July/August 2010 issues of "TechTrends" "there little understanding of how to apply" pedagogical…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Video Games, Web Based Instruction, Computer Simulation
Martin, Florence; Pastore, Raymond; Snider, Jean – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2012
This paper describes an instructional design class's experience developing instruction for the mobile web. The class was taught at a southeastern university in the United States in a master's level computer based instruction course. Two example projects are showcased and student reflections on design issues are highlighted. Additionally,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Design, Electronic Learning, Handheld Devices
Tu, Chih-Hsiung; Sujo-Montes, Laura; Yen, Cherng-Jyh; Chan, Junn-Yih; Blocher, Michael – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2012
Learning management systems traditionally provide structures to guide online learners to achieve their learning goals. Web 2.0 technology empowers learners to create, share, and organize their personal learning environments in open network environments; and allows learners to engage in social networking and collaborating activities. Advanced…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Course Descriptions
Lavolette, Elizabeth; Venable, Melissa A.; Gose, Eddie; Huang, Eric – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2010
The synchronous tool that is right for developing an online course depends on the context, needs and priorities. This report compares synchronous, virtual classroom systems Elluminate Live! v. 9 and Dimdim v. 4.5. The researchers compared the features of each system in terms of facilitation of communication, presentation of course content and…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Online Courses, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
Moller, Leslie; Foshay, Wellesley R.; Huett, Jason – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2008
In this article, the authors offer the first of a three-part series on distance education. The authors discuss key trends in training and development which have five profound impacts on the field of Instruction Design (ID). These five effects concern: (1) quality; (2) needs assessment, ROI and measurement of outcomes; (3) the influence and fusion…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Instructional Design, Educational Trends, Corporate Education
Cheon, Jongpil; Grant, Michael – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2009
The website "Active Listening" was developed within a larger project--"Interactive Web-based training in the subtleties of communication and active listening skill development." The Active Listening site aims to provide beginning counseling psychology students with didactic and experimental learning activities and interactive tests so that…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Listening, Formative Evaluation, Counseling Psychology
Snyder, Martha M. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2009
The Internet provides a powerful delivery system for learning. With improvements in web-based applications and information technology come new opportunities and challenges for educators to design, develop, and deliver effective instruction. Over the past few years, an increasing amount of research has been devoted to the design of online learning…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Web Sites, Instructional Design, Electronic Publishing
Summerville, Jennifer; Reid-Griffn, Angelia – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2008
Teaching pre-service and in-service teachers to use technologies in their classrooms begins with their training at the university. Many teacher education programs require students to take a foundational level course in technology education. As these foundational courses are continually revamped to include technologies for various disciplines,…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Education Programs, Technology Integration
Huett, Jason; Moller, Leslie; Foshay, Wellesley R.; Coleman, Craig – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2008
This article is the last of a three-part series on distance education. Part 1 focused on Training and Development; Part 2 on Higher Education. Distance education in the K-12 arena is often referred to as "virtual schooling" and learning through virtual schooling is one of the fastest growing areas for K-12 schools. Virtual schools offer distance…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Charter Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Distance Education
Ioannou, Andri; Hannafin, Robert D. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2008
Course management systems (CMSs) are software systems designed to manage course content and course activities. These tools integrate technological and pedagogical features into a web-based system that allows instructors, even those who are unfamiliar with web-based technologies, to design, deliver, and manage an online course. However, CMSs have…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Course Content, Courseware, Computer Managed Instruction