International Journal of Instructional Media articles from September 2005

International Journal of Instructional Media archives from September 2005

New York State's virtual learning system.(TEACHERS, TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING)
September 22, 2005... INTRODUCTION It is difficult to fully grasp the tremendous learning opportunities that have come about in education as a result of recent technological innovations. Teachers now have access to a range of digital tools and resources that...

A celebration of teaching and learning.(INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA INITIATIVES: Focusing on the Educational Resources Center at Thirteen/WNET, New York, New York)
September 22, 2005... INTRODUCTION Public Broadcasting Stations Thirteen/WNET and WLIW are presenting a two-day "Celebration of Teaching and Learning" in March 2006 for New York Metropolitan Area teachers, administrators and other educational professionals. The...

Online learning in higher education: necessary and sufficient conditions.
September 22, 2005... The spectacular development of information and communication technologies (ICT) through the Internet has provided opportunities for students to explore the virtual world of information. It provides them with the tools to point and click their...

The effect of instructional media on learner motivation.(Instructional Materials Motivation Survey)
September 22, 2005... INTRODUCTION Motivation is an important element required for learning. Educators have a variety of instructional media and teaching formats available to present information. Selecting a medium that motivates learners is an important...

Reflections on teaching in a wireless laptop lab.
September 22, 2005... INTRODUCTION In recent years laptop computers have become increasingly popular in educational settings; wireless connectivity is a more recent development which is only now being fully explored, and which has led to the creation of the...

Students' reaction to WebCT: implications for designing on-line learning environments.(On-Line Learning Environments)
September 22, 2005... INTRODUCTION Emerging communications and information technologies have made a significant impact on educational systems at all levels. Hannafin (2001) points out that the instant availability of both "static" and "dynamic" learning...

Issues in classroom management in an interactive distance education course.
September 22, 2005... Distance education is a growing phenomenon in education. Primary grades through post-secondary education institutions to businesses incorporating continuing education have utilized technology and distance education to facilitate learning. An...

The effect of varied cueing strategies in complementing animated visual imagery in facilitating achievement of different educational objectives.
September 22, 2005... INTRODUCTION The availability of computer related technologies and the increase in software capabilities have facilitated an increase in the use of computer-based technology in learning environments. With the ability to create coursework...

Comparing pre-service technology standards with technology skills of special educators in southwestern Michigan.
September 22, 2005... INTRODUCTION Many colleges of education in the United States have recently elected to create, or adopt, "technology standards" by which to measure the abilities of their pre-service teacher graduates. The College of Education at Western...

On the integration of remote experimentation into undergraduate laboratories--pedagogical approach.
September 22, 2005... INTRODUCTION Stevens Institute of Technology (SIT) recently implemented a new undergraduate engineering curriculum. This curriculum is designed to reflect the nationwide trend towards enhancement of traditional lecture-based courses with a...

The effects of advisement and small groups on learning from a multimedia database.
September 22, 2005... INTRODUCTION While the use of multimedia databases is increasing in schools, integrating them into teaching practices presents several challenges. Students may be unable to benefit from such unstructured learning environments because they...