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Selected Research and Development Presentations at the 1996 National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology

1996

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Number of papers: 48

  1. Meaning Negotiation, Knowledge Construction, and Mentoring in a Distance Learning Course

    Erping Zhu

    This study describes the use of VaxNotes, an electronic conferencing software, in a 16-week graduate distance learning course at a large Midwestern university. The seminar was taught at two... More

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  2. Cultural Assimilation of the Internet: A Case Study

    Brent Wilson

    Despite enormous growth of the Internet and its proliferation of tools, resources, and on-line communities, the connection between local learning environments and virtual learning environments... More

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  3. Dynamic Learning Communities: An Alternative to Designed Instructional Systems

    Brent Wilson & Martin Ryder

    Dynamic Learning Communities (DLCs) offer an alternative approach to the traditional Instructional Design (ID) format for learning. This paper outlines the concept of a dynamic learning community... More

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  4. Cognitive Learning Styles and Their Impact on Curriculum Development and Instruction

    Michael Whyte

    This paper highlights extensive previous research on cognitive learning style and describes an investigation of correlated cognitive learning style testing of 107 United States Air Force cadets and... More

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  5. E-Mail Dialogue Journaling in an ESL Reading and Writing Classroom

    Yu-mei Wang

    This case study involved designing an electronic-based environment to explore the effectiveness of electronic mail (e-mail) as a writing tool for dialogue journaling. The setting for this study was... More

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  6. Computer Confidence: Factors Associated with Retention in the Community College

    Annette C. Sherry & Francis T. Sherry

    This study investigates pre-enrollment factors, particularly those related to computer confidence, in relation to persistence in the community college. Data on sex, ethnicity, reading level, high... More

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  7. Cooperative Software for the Internet

    Randy S. Schaeffer & Ward Mitchell Cates

    Classroom teachers have long used group activities as part of their repertoire of teaching techniques. Personalities, goals, the group dynamic, the teacher's level of supervision, and other factors... More

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  8. Learner Navigation Patterns and Incentive on Achievement and Attitudes in Hypermedia-Based CAI

    Wilhelmina C. Savenye

    The purpose of this study was to investigate the achievement and attitudinal effects of navigational behavior patterns and learner option choices in using a hypermedia-based computer-assisted... More

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  9. Six Stages for Learning To Use Technology

    Anne L. Russell

    Learning to use technology can be traumatic for adults. This study is qualitative and based on personal e-mail diaries written by adult learners. It identifies six stages adults may go through as... More

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  10. An Exploration of the World Wide Web: Art Images and Visual Literacy

    Rhonda S. Robinson & Marybeth Koos

    The introduction of affordable multimedia computers with CD-ROM capacity, videocassette recorders, and connections to the Internet and the World Wide Web have expanded opportunities to help society... More

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  11. Feedback and Elaboration within a Computer-Based Simulation: A Dual Coding Perspective

    Lloyd P. Rieber

    The purpose of this study was to explore how adult users interact and learn during a computer-based simulation given visual and verbal forms of feedback coupled with embedded elaborations of the... More

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  12. The Effects of Group and Task Structure in an Instructional Simulation

    James Quinn

    A dilemma in designing computer simulations for instruction is how to provide a challenging exploratory environment and yet provide sufficient support so that students do not become lost. Directive... More

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  13. An Assessment of Retention and Depth of Processing Associated with Notetaking Using Traditional Pencil and Paper and an On-line Notepad during Computer-Delivered Instruction

    Ann M. Quade

    This study examined the roles which note-taking method (either pencil and paper or an online computer notepad) and style (verbatim, paraphrasing, etc.) play in retention and depth of processing... More

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  14. Technology Resource Teachers: Is This a New Role for Instructional Technologists?

    Mahnaz Moallem

    Public schools have created the position of the Technology Resource Teacher (TRT) in an attempt to establish a technical and instructional support system at the school level to assure the proper... More

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  15. Dimensions of a Knowledge Support System: Multimedia Cases and High Bandwidth Telecommunications for Teacher Professional Development

    Joan Mazur & Traci Bliss

    The Common Thread Case Project is a multi-year project that uses multimedia compact disc technology and high-bandwidth telecommunications to provide a unique, case-based professional development... More

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  16. The Relationship between the Training Function and ISO-9000 Registration

    Randy C. Maxwell & Karen L. Jost

    ISO 9000 is one of a series of international standards providing guidelines and governing quality of products and services. The ISO 9000 certification demonstrates the capability of a supplier to... More

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  17. Lessons Learned from the Florida Teletraining Project

    Barbara L. Martin

    The Florida Teletraining Project (FTP) was funded by the Department of Defense to test the feasibility of using a video teletraining network (VTT) (two-way audio/two-way compressed video) to... More

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  18. Motivation and Teachers' Computer Use

    Henryk R. Marcinkiewicz

    Despite increased availability and support for computers, relatively few teachers have integrated them into their teaching. This paper summarizes four studies that studies were conducted, two with ... More

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  19. MIDI Keyboards: Memory Skills and Building Values toward School

    Henryk R. Marcinkiewicz

    This document summarizes the results of a study which evaluated whether school instruction with Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) keyboards improves memory skill and whether school... More

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  20. A Case Study of Instructional Design Practices: Implications for Instructional Designers

    Edward Mann

    High tech organizations such as Storage Technology Corporation (STK), a producer of hardware and software within the mainframe, mid-range, and open systems (networked) environments, are... More

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