Professional Development of Instructional Designers: A Proposed Framework Based on a Singapore Study

Eleen Cheong; Marissa C. Wettasinghe; James Murphy

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 5, No. 2 (April 2006) pp. 197–219

This article presents a professional development action plan or framework for instructional designers (IDs) working as external consultants for corporate companies. It also describes justifications why such an action plan is necessary for these...

Topics: Instructional Design, Professional Development, Constructivism, eLearning, Learning Styles

Teacher Training on Technology-Enhanced Instruction--A Holistic Approach

Seng Chee Tan; Chun Hu; Siew Koon Wong; C Marissa Wettasinghe

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 6, No. 1 (2003) pp. 96–104

Describes efforts in providing a holistic environment for trainee teachers at the National Institute of Education (Singapore) to learn "hands-on" about using technology in classroom instruction. Results from an evaluation survey indicated the...

An Assessment of the Use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Teaching Geography in Singapore Schools

Lee Yong Yap; Geok Chin Ivy Tan; Xuan Zhu; Marissa C. Wettasinghe

Journal of Geography Vol. 107, No. 2 (March 2008) pp. 52–60

In 1998, geographical information systems (GIS) were introduced to secondary schools in Singapore as a tool for teaching geography at the secondary and junior college levels. However, general observations and feedback from school teachers suggested...