International Journal on E-Learning
2003
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 7
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Re-Usable Learning Objects in Context
Betty Collis & Allard Strijker, University of Twente
While the idea of reusing educational software is not new, a new wave of interest is occurring based on the idea of reusable learning objects. A major trend in company training settings is to think... More
pp. 5-16
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How Do Learners Utilize the Course Package and Learning Support Services in Distance Learning: A Survey on the Learning Processes
Jianwei Zhang, Educational Technology Center, Tsinghua University, China
This study implemented a survey on learners' utilizations and experiences of various formats of distance learning resources spanning from the sub-system of course package to that of learning... More
pp. 17-23
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Building More Effective Virtual Teams: An Examination of the Task Variable in Online Group Problem-Solving
Stephen Dundis & Suzanne Benson, Northeastern Illinois University, United States
The importance of problem-solving and/or decision-making groups, as opposed to individuals, continues to grow, both in work and educational environments. Virtual, or online versions of these groups... More
pp. 24-38
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Vicarious Interaction and the Achieved Quality of Learning
Paul Kawachi, Kurume Shin-Ai Women's College, Japan
This Paper presents an investigation into the utilization, by non-participating students in group learning activities, of vicarious interaction and the compensatory effectiveness of this type of... More
pp. 39-45
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Electronic Technologies Electrifying Distance Learning
John Kambutu, University of Wyoming/Casper Center, United States
This study explored distance learning at the 67 Land Grant institutions in the United States using the perceptions of the central academic and distance education administrators. Overall, 94 %, (n= ... More
pp. 46-51
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Designing a Staff Development Course in Inclusive Design for Online Learning
Elaine Pearson, University of Teesside, United Kingdom
"** Invited as a paper from ED-MEDIA 2002 **" This paper discusses the issues that we consider central to accessible online education, and the design rationale for the development of an exemplary,... More
pp. 52-59
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Conceptualizing a Framework for Design of Online Communities
Connie Ng, Ministry of Education, Singapore; David Hung, National Institute of Education, Singapore
This paper attempts to analyze the reasons why some online communities thrive, while others seem to have less participation. From such an analysis, design implications are derived for application... More
pp. 60-71