Academic Exchange Quarterly articles from December 2004

Academic Exchange Quarterly archives from December 2004

Editorial.
December 22, 2004... My teaching career is nearing its end at the beginning of an education revolution. For over thirty years as an English instructor, I used reams of paper; now I use none. For over thirty years, my students would have to wait until my office...

Reflecting on online teaching and learning.
December 22, 2004... Abstract The subject, Rural Health, was first offered in online mode, using WebCT and Dreamweaver, in 2001. This paper reflects on the first three years of going fully online and refers to evaluations carried out during that period. The...

Trial by fire: new librarians as team teachers.
December 22, 2004... Abstract New librarians are often thrown into library instruction with little or no formal training. Team teaching is one method that can be adopted by new librarians to ease them into their instructional duties while still delivering a...

The best of both worlds: teaching a hybrid course.
December 22, 2004... Abstract While online education alone has strengths and weaknesses, the benefits of online learning can be used to enhance face-to-face teaching. This article will discuss an example of capitalizing on the strengths of online courses to...

Evaluating application software training methods.
December 22, 2004... Abstract As microcomputer is used increasingly in business environments, effective training method for computer application software is indispensable. Computer software instructors have difficulty in choosing appropriate instructional...

Keeping faculty online: the case of Merlot.(MERLOT)
December 22, 2004... Abstract MERLOT is an online community of faculty with technology-enriched teaching as a shared goal. A survey of MERLOT Editorial Board members reveals key attributes of the academic community including on-going and sustained...

Full and part-time distance education faculty.
December 22, 2004... Abstract In order to address concerns about assigning part-time faculty to teach using distance education, a study was conducted to compare full and part-time faculty who teach via the Internet in terms of student satisfaction and course...

The consequences of getting it white.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Drawing upon the literary theory of Toni Morrison and the work of White study scholars, the authors propose a theoretical approach to using the deconstruction of Whiteness to teach high school English. Demonstrating this approach...

Assessing online lesson plans.
December 22, 2004... Abstract As information technology (IT) increasingly enters into classroom instruction, study of classroom IT becomes imperative. To assess one form of classroom IT, the use of online lesson plans, two focus groups were conducted with...

Multigenerational approach to teaching research.
December 22, 2004... Abstract A strategy for overcoming some of the problems associated with teaching research methods in a single academic term was developed. The strategy termed "a multigenerational approach" allowed for a closer approximation to the actual...

Blended courses: a mixed blessing.
December 22, 2004... Abstract The use of an electronic course management system such as Blackboard to supplement the face-to-face weekly classes typical of many graduate programs can enhance instruction. Blended courses allow students and instructors to...

Pedagogical implications of classroom blogging.
December 22, 2004... Abstract This paper discusses blogs, as an educational tool. In this paper, the authors discuss the pedagogical framework for blogging in the classroom, the importance of it, and provide a model for implementation. Additionally, benefits...

Literature in an interdisciplinary science seminar.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Secondary school students tend to compartmentalize knowledge--writing and literature fit in English class; analytical thinking works in mathematics; research and investigation belong in science class; and cultural studies takes...

The changing culture of language departments.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Internationalization and globalization demand that departments of foreign languages and literatures respond to new societal demands by placing an emphasis on marketable skill sets, communicative language skills, and cultural...

All things being equal: classroom vs. web.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Since the initial offering of an online library/information literacy course, the question has been whether this form of instruction has any advantages over the traditional classroom method in terms of improved learning outcomes....

Multi-cultural awareness in a learning community.(St. Ambrose University)
December 22, 2004... Abstract St. Ambrose University uses Learning Communities to help students integrate themselves into the university community and to lay the groundwork for their understanding that a solid liberal arts education involves cross-disciplinary...

Impacting distance learning success rates.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Comparison of distance education (DE) and face-to-face (F2F) classes at a California community college found that a significant difference did exist between success and retention rates with the DE rates far lower than equivalent...

Real-life experiences in computing courses.
December 22, 2004... Abstract A constant in the advertisements for most entry-level information technology (IT) positions is the phrase "experience required or preferred." Obviously, it creates a dilemma for computer science and management information systems...

Online teaching: a framework for success.
December 22, 2004... Abstract There is little doubt that the information age has impacted the way colleges and universities look at course delivery. This is most evident in the increasing demand for online courses in all disciplines and programs. As a result,...

Males' academic motivation: doing a personal best.
December 22, 2004... Abstract This paper surveys an understanding of academic motivation. From a motivational goal theory perspective, it is argued that males may be more likely to pursue performance approach goals rather than task mastery goals. Performance...

The human dimension of online instruction.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Online instruction serves new markets" of students distanced from campus or unable to attend campus-based classes. Substantive content can be delivered online and communication online can be effectively achieved, but what are the...

Faculty and librarians spice-up instruction.
December 22, 2004... Abstract in a general science education course, Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants, taught at a research university, librarians and the professor worked to incorporate information literacy (library research skills) tips, resources,...

Product and resource markets: points of symmetry.
December 22, 2004... Abstract For an introductory-level course, one useful teaching strategy is to regularly make students aware of the connections and symmetries between results established in different parts of the course. For example, in the introductory...

Reading journals: a versatile assessment strategy.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Reading journals can be used in a variety of ways to encourage students to read more reflectively and to develop skills in communicating their understanding. While normally used as an individualistic assessment strategy,...

A writing course faculty-librarian collaboration.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Writing courses are a logical place to integrate research skills into the curriculum. Traditional methods include scavenger hunts, pre-determined research agendas, and tours of the library, but these methods rarely result in...

Making a civic investment through technology.
December 22, 2004... Abstract While more individuals and communities are becoming connected to technology and the Internet, a gap still remains. If communities intend to be competitive, they must develop and cultivate a well-trained workforce to stay viable....

A web dream team: the seven principles and WebCT.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Prompted by a demand for increased efficiency, measurable outcomes, dwindling resources, and changing student demographics, academics worldwide face the challenge of meshing teaching and technology. This paper discusses how...

The road to faculty-librarian collaboration.
December 22, 2004... Abstract It is critical that citizens of a democratic society have a solid grounding in information literacy skills. The author believes that an effective way to achieve this goal is for faculty and librarians to collaborate on ways to...

Teaching information literacy to at-risk students.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Academic libraries play a pivotal role in the success of at-risk students by helping to develop their information literacy skills. This paper describes the experience at the University of Northern Colorado where librarians teamed...

Beliefs about mathematical understanding.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Thirteen preservice middle school mathematics teachers from a four-year teacher education program in Turkey were interviewed about their beliefs related to mathematical understanding. The analysis yielded four components of...

Strategically increasing faculty productivity.
December 22, 2004... Abstract The School of Business at Utah Valley State College is working toward AACSB accreditation. With a relatively new Dean and Faculty Scholarship Committee, carefully designed strategies for change have been implemented, specifically...

A great script deserves great actors.(evaluation of school librarians)
December 22, 2004... Abstract This article discusses how the practical employment of dramatic skills evaluation in the assessment and development of information literacy teacher-librarians. By providing an observation rubric, suggestions for teacher-librarian...

Culture teaching and learning: an It/Thou paradox.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Ethical concerns have been raised regarding explicit presentation of cultural differences in the classroom, since this may lead to "othering" or essentializing the cultures studied. Examining this viewpoint in the light of Buber's...

A collaborative approach to information literacy.
December 22, 2004... Abstract In an ongoing effort to instruct students in the use of a university library, an English faculty member and an academic librarian collaborated to incorporate information literacy objectives into a research assignment. Their...

A collaborative MAP for early interventions.(Making Achievement Possible)
December 22, 2004... Abstract As institutions of higher education create programs focused on student success, the links between collaboration and assessment become critical. This paper describes one project that uses collaboration and assessment to create...

Renegotiating Kyoto: a computer-aided role play.
December 22, 2004... Abstract The outline of a computer-aided role playing exercise is discussed. The exercise is developed around an international climate change treaty, and serves as the climax in a course on environmental science and policy. Benefits of the...

Information literacy in sociology at UCLA.(University of California Los Angeles)
December 22, 2004... Abstract The challenges of implementing an Information Literacy (IL) program at a major research institution can be daunting. Librarians at UCLA have begun by collaborating with senior faculty in the sociology department to develop a...

English-use anxiety in Israeli college libraries.
December 22, 2004... Abstract In high-tech, highly educated small language communities, college students are often dependent on non-native language material, usually English, for their studies and research. In a study of library anxiety among Israeli college...

Feminism's final frontier: cyberspace.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Feminist teachers often look to computer-mediated communication as a solution to the gender inequities of the classroom. This paper discusses the difficulties encountered by feminist teachers in a computer medium. Specific...

Realistic course previews for online students.
December 22, 2004... Abstract The first day of class is an important time for both students and instructors. Online student expectations are likely to affect course success as well as instructor evaluations. An approach designed to foster more realistic...

Introducing dialogue to graduate students.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Scholars and practitioners in adult education commonly agree on the importance of communication and interaction in the adult classroom. Frequently, however, learners are not provided with guidelines on how to interact and...

Ageworks: the evolution of gerontology education.
December 22, 2004... Abstract There is a tremendous demand for gerontology and geriatrics education. Ageworks is the innovative multimedia division of the Andrus Gerontology Center at the University of Southern California. During the past 5 years Ageworks has...

Formative evaluation of a CSCLIP lesson.(computer-supported, collaborative learning requiring immersive presence)
December 22, 2004... Abstract Laboratory instruction at a distance using synchronous, remote group settings is the next generation of online learning. Computer-supported, collaborative learning requiring immersive presence (CSCLIP) relies on synchronous...

Peace begins in the classroom.
December 22, 2004... Abstract It is the responsibility of teachers to model a peaceful society in their classrooms, so that root causes of corruption, institutional aggression, poverty and sickness may be examined in a safe microcosm of world society. Language...

Students and instructors online: a case study.
December 22, 2004... Abstract This paper examines student and instructor perspectives of online course issues. Qualitative data of student and instructor perceptions of online experiences help illuminate issues and identify discrepancies between both...

Theory application for online learning success.
December 22, 2004... Abstract The article compares two educational modes: online and traditional classroom. In this pilot study, the results suggest that student perceptions of online learning are equal or superior to the classroom experience. A theoretical...

Working together: librarian-faculty partnerships.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Partnerships between librarians and teaching faculty can help infuse information literacy skills more effectively into the curriculum. Information literacy continues to be of critical importance to librarians; many of the outreach...

Preparing to teach online.
December 22, 2004... Abstract As with traditional instruction, there are three critical evaluation points in Web-based instruction---course startup, course progression, and course ending. Using a flight metaphor, this article provides 20 guiding principles for...

High school students and the Science Olympiad.
December 22, 2004... Abstract The qualitative study examines student involvement in Science Olympiad. Five high school students participating in Science Olympiad are interviewed both before and after a regional tournament. Interviews address student motivation...

Bringing active learning into a hybrid course.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Hybrid courses, which combine both online and classroom components, offer a number of benefits, including flexibility, independence, and convenience. In addition, the hybrid course offers numerous opportunities for active learning...

Teaching basic information literacy skills online.
December 22, 2004... Abstract LiONiL, an online information literacy tutorial, was introduced in a freshmen composition course at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2004. An analysis of the pilot study demonstrated that significant learning...

A distance education learning environment survey.
December 22, 2004... Abstract This paper describes the research of psychosocial learning environments in post-secondary distance education using a recently validated survey instrument--the Distance Education Learning Environment Survey (DELES). The instrument...

Jumpstarting research with essential questions.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Selecting and narrowing a topic are key components of research models. Many students complete the research process without ever identifying a focus for their research. Lack of a focus causes anxiety and frustration and leads to...

Weblogs and the "middle space" for learning.
December 22, 2004... Abstract Advocates suggest that Course Management Systems can transform the higher education classroom into a more student-centered space. However, this has not happened. To achieve this goal more easily, some educators are turning to...

Using chat to teach information literacy online.
December 22, 2004... Abstract This article describes a collaboration between a faculty librarian and an English professor to develop the information literacy skills of composition students in an online classroom. We adapted one aspect of traditional library...