Definitions of instructional control in learning environments

Som Naidu; Som Naidu

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 11, No. 1 (Jan 01, 1995)

A fundamental question in the design of learning environments is determining the nature of instructional control which will facilitate optimal learning outcomes. The assumptions that increased control in the hands of learners will produce enhanced...

Language: English

Topics: Learning Outcomes

Developing Instructional Materials for Distance Education: A "Concerns-Based" Approach

Som Naidu

Canadian Journal of Educational Communication Vol. 17, No. 3 (1988) pp. 167–79

Reviews common approaches to instructional materials development used at distance education institutions with the team approach considered in some detail. Management of the team is emphasized, the process of change is discussed, and a model for...

Showcasing the Experience of Practitioners with Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning

Som Naidu

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2002 (2002) pp. 1412–1417

This paper describes a research project, which seeks to showcase the experience of educators with technology-enhanced teaching and learning. A particular focus of this investigation is on how the use of information and communications technology is...

Topics: Instructional Design, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Planning, Information Communication Technologies

Designing Instruction for Online Learning and Teaching

Som Naidu

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) p. 1384

Faculty Involvement in Instructional Materials Development for Distance Study at the University of the South Pacific

Som Naidu

Distance Education Vol. 8, No. 2 (1987) pp. 176–89

As a regional institution serving the needs of 11 different island nations of the South West Pacific, the University of the South Pacific (USP) is, along with its on-campus face-to-face teaching activity, deeply committed to and reliant on distance...

Trends in Faculty Use and Perceptions of E-Learning

Som Naidu

Asian Journal of Distance Education Vol. 2, No. 2

A preliminary survey of the use of, and perceptions of e-learning by two faculty groups at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom found that the practices, concerns, and issues regarding e-learning, and reform in teaching and...

Collaborative Reflective Practice: An Instructional Design Architecture for the Internet

Som Naidu

Distance Education Vol. 18, No. 2 (1997) pp. 257–83

Outlines and discusses the design and evaluation of a University of Southern Queensland (Australia) graduate study program in open- and distance learning, accessible exclusively via the Internet. Highlights instruction versus facilitation, learning...

Developing Instructional Materials for Distance Education: A “Concerns-Based” Approach

Som Naidu

Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology / La revue canadienne de l’apprentissage et de la technologie Vol. 17, No. 3 (Sep 05, 1988)

Applying Learning and Instructional Strategies in Open and Distance Learning

Som Naidu

Distance Education Vol. 15, No. 1 (1994) pp. 23–41

Discusses the application of learning and instructional strategies in open and distance learning settings. Highlights include teaching and learning theories; materials development; distance learners; learning and instructional strategies; and a...

Difficulties Students are Having with Cognitive Processes in Problem Based Learning Environments

Som Naidu; Iain McAlpine

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2000 (2000) pp. 814–819

For most students inquiry-based learning environments such as problem-based learning (PBL) comprise a major shift away from approaches to learning with which they are most comfortable and familiar. We have been observing PBL students in situ with ...

Topics: Learning Outcomes, Students, Cognition

Computer-Supported Collaborative Problem-Based Learning: An Instructional Design Architecture for Virtual Learning in Nursing Education

Som Naidu; Mary Oliver

The Journal of Distance Education / Revue de l'ducation Distance Vol. 11, No. 2 (1996) pp. 1–22

Describes a course developed at the University of Southern Queensland (Australia) that used problem-based learning within a computer-supported collaborative environment to give undergraduate nursing students practice in developing decision-making...

Showcasing Faculty Experiences with Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning

Som Naidu; David Cunnington

AACE Journal Vol. 12, No. 2 (April 2004) pp. 141–154

"**Invited as a paper from Ed-Media 2002**" This paper describes a research project that seeks to explore the experience of faculty with technology-enhanced teaching and learning. A particular focus of this investigation is on how the use of...

Topics: Communication, Faculty, Information Communication Technologies

Making the Most of Practical Experience in Teacher Education With Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning

Som Naidu; Peter Olsen

International Journal of Educational Telecommunications Vol. 2, No. 4 (1996) pp. 265–278

Teacher-trainees (like trainee engineers and doctors or nurses) often encounter numerous incidents as part of their practical experience sessions which comprise learning opportunities. They have generally been found to be inadept at recognising the...

Topics: Students, Communication, Computers, Interaction

Capturing the Experiences of Teachers With Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning

Som Naidu; David Cunnington

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 1735–1746

This paper reports a research project that seeks to capture the experience of teachers with technology-enhanced teaching and learning in the context of higher education. The main goal of this work is to capture the experiences of teachers and make...

Topics: Information Communication Technologies, Learning Objects, Communication, Teachers, Educational Technology

Analyzing CMC content for what?

Som Naidu; Sanna Järvelä

Computers & Education Vol. 46, No. 1 (January 2006) pp. 96–103

Computer mediated communication (CMC) refers to communication between individuals and among groups via networked computers. Such forms of communication can be asynchronous or synchronous and serve a wide variety of useful functions ranging from...

Language: English

Critical Incident-Based Computer Supported Collaborative Learning

Som Naidu; Mary Oliver

Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences Vol. 27, No. 5 (1999) pp. 329–54

Reports on a study of nursing education at the University of Southern Queensland (Australia) that sought to integrate-computer mediated communication, collaborative learning, and reflection on critical incidences to make the most of learning...

In-Service Teacher Education at a Distance: Trends in Third World Development

Gary Coldevin; Som Naidu

Open Learning 4 (February 1989) pp. 9–15

The majority of developing countries are experiencing increasing pressure on already taxed education resources. Contributing factors include spiralling population growth, government policies to achieve universal primary education, attempts to reduce ...

Enhancing Academic Performance in Distance Education with Concept Mapping and Inserted Questions

Som Naidu; Robert M. Bernard

Distance Education Vol. 13, No. 2 (1992) pp. 218–33

Investigates the effectiveness of inserted questions and concept mapping for enhancing academic performance. The study sample was composed of 141 nursing students enrolled in a 20-week distance education course. Subjects who completed concept...

Analysis of Instruction for Critical Thinking in Distance Learning Materials

Peter J. Noordink; Som Naidu

Distance Education Vol. 15, No. 1 (1994) pp. 42–69

Discusses procedures for the analysis of instructional strategies incorporated into distance learning materials, especially with regard to the development of higher order cognitive ability (i.e., critical thinking). Three approaches to task analysis ...

Enhancing Interpersonal Communication in Distance Education: Can "Voice-Mail" Help?

Robert M. Bernard; Som Naidu

Educational and Training Technology International Vol. 27, No. 3 (1990) pp. 293–300

Discussion of interpersonal communication in distance education highlights a project developed at St Francis Xavier University that used voice mail, a telephone-based computer communication system, to enhance communication between students and staff....

Mapping Research Trends from 35 Years of Publications in "Distance Education"

Olaf Zawacki-Richter; Som Naidu

Distance Education Vol. 37, No. 3 (2016) pp. 245–269

This article maps out trends in distance education research and scholarship from 35 years of publications in the "Distance Education" journal. Titles and abstracts of 515 full papers were analyzed using the text-mining tool Leximancer™ to...

Designing Capacity Building of Educators in Open Educational Resources Integration Leads to Transformational Change

Shironica P. Karunanayaka; Som Naidu

Distance Education Vol. 39, No. 1 (2018) pp. 87–109

While there is growing recognition and acceptance of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) in teaching and learning, designing for their integration remains very challenging for educators. Adopting OER and OEP in...

The Experience of Practitioners with Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning

Som Naidu; David Cunnington; Carol Jasen

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 5, No. 1 (2002) pp. 23–34

Describes a research project which seeks to explore the experience of educators with technology-enhanced teaching and learning, particularly on how the use of information and communications technology is influencing teaching practices and students'...

Clinical Decision Making in Nursing Practice with Case-Based Reasoning

Som Naidu; Andy Koronios; Mary Oliver

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 1999 (1999) pp. 692–697

This paper describes the development of a self-paced multimedia learning resource designed to facilitate the transition of graduating nurses into the workplace. The resource uses an authentic case to simulate the complexities of life in a typical...

Topics: Learning Outcomes

THE VIRTUAL PRINT EXHIBITION: A CASE OF LEARNING BY DESIGNING

Som Naidu; Jaynie Anderson; Mathew Riddle

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 1385–1391

This paper describes work that has been in progress on the use of information and communications technology in the transformation of teaching and learning in several subjects in the School of Fine Arts, Classical Studies and Archaeology at the...

Topics: Library, Virtual Environments, Databases, Fine Arts, Information Communication Technologies

Scaffolding Student Learning in Information-Dense Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning Environments

Som Naidu; Mike Keppell; Gregor Kennedy

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2000 (2000) pp. 1469–1470

This paper is fundamentally about supporting learning in technology-enhanced educational settings where students are often confronted with very large amounts of information, and where they are also required to exercise a great deal of independence ...

Topics: Educational Technology, Students

Shifting perspectives about Aboriginal health and history: Using digital archives in an online role play

Bill Genat; Som Naidu; Patrick Fong; Bill Genat; Som Naidu; Patrick Fong

ASCILITE - Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Annual Conference 2008 (2008) pp. 309–319

This paper describes the implementation of an online role-play that provides participants with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the socio-political context of public health on a Victorian Aboriginal settlement between the 1860’s and the mid...

Professional Development of Teacher Educators with Collaborative Learning Designs and Networking

Shironica Karunanayaka; Dayalatha Lekamge; Chandra Gunwardena; Som Naidu; Mohan Menon

Indian Journal of Open Learning Vol. 16, No. 2 (2007) pp. 101–112

Abstract: Quality is the most important cotrTonent of any comprehensive continuing professional development programme. This was addressed in a teacher education programme to further address the growing need for quality teacher education in the South ...

Language: English

Designing Continuing Professional Development MOOCs to promote the adoption of OER and OEP

Shironica Karunanayaka; Som Naidu; J.C.N. Rajendra; S.A. Ariadurai

Open Praxis Vol. 10, No. 2 (Apr 20, 2018) pp. 179–190

There is growing interest in the adoption of open educational resources (OER) and open educational practices (OEP) in a variety of contexts. Continuing professional development (CPD) among practitioners in the effective adoption of OER and OEP is...

From OER to OEP: Shifting Practitioner Perspectives and Practices with Innovative Learning Experience Design

Shironica Karunanayaka; Som Naidu; JCN Rajendra; HUW Ratnayake

Open Praxis Vol. 7, No. 4 (Nov 26, 2015) pp. 339–350

Like any other educational resource, the integration of OER in teaching and learning requires careful thought and support for the teaching staff. The Faculty of Education at the Open University of Sri Lanka approached this challenge with the help of ...

Constructivist pedagogy in conventional on-campus and distance learning practice: an exploratory investigation

Gershon Tenenbaum; Som Naidu; Olugbemiro Jegede; Jon Austin

Learning and Instruction Vol. 11, No. 2 (2001) pp. 87–111

This study attempts to identify characteristics of constructivism and their presence in face-to-face and open and distance learning (ODL) environments. In phase 1 of this study, a 6-week discussion through an electronic mailing list was carried out...

Language: English