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Abstract: Instructors have frequently found that some content, such as mathematical formulae, chemistry laboratory... see more
Assignments with linked, online multiple-choice quizzes were developed for a non-majors introductory biology course. The... see more
Organizations have a need for effective training. Training designers have to be able to design effective eLearning to... see more
Teaching large, undergraduate, non-major biology courses represents an enormous hurdle for any instructor. Effectiveness... see more
Computer literacy is critical to student success in higher education today. Assessment of student knowledge related to... see more
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) is a continuous improvement process that can be used to inform practice in online education.... see more
Fostering interaction in the online classroom is an important consideration in ensuring that students actively create... see more
This study continues a program of research into the nature of powerful learning experiences, with a focus this time on... see more
The purpose of this study was to investigate student perceptions of virtual biology labs used in two online introductory... see more
This is a case study of a best-practice suggestion for addressing anxiety among first-time online students. This is a... see more
Online education has become a rapidly developing educational alternative. Many universities deliver online courses across... see more
It has been suggested that the use of active learning instructional strategies, both in traditional face-to-face... see more
Problem Based Learning (PBL), a student centered instructional strategy, has been used as an effective pedagogical... see more
The advent of massive open online courses (MOOCs) poses new learning opportunities for learners as well as challenges for... see more
Critics of online education often assume that traditional classrooms offer the most meaningful form of learning. Some... see more
New Information and Communication Technologies such as the Internet, online gaming worlds, artificial intelligence,... see more
Universities have made a considerable investment in the use of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) to facilitate their... see more
The impact of Web 2.0 and social networking tools on education has been much commented on. Teachers need to consider how... see more
Contemporary science education at all levels presents several critical pedagogical and social challenges to educators and... see more
Abstract: Advanced three-dimensional (3D) virtual reality (VR) technology similar to that used by the film and computer... see more
Institutions of Higher Education are beginning to place a greater emphasis on quality teaching and student learning.... see more
In this investigation, the author utilized a modified Delphi technique to validate whether graduate level online faculty... see more
The purpose of this study was to apply the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education (Chickering &... see more
This article presents the findings of early childhood special education graduate student’s experiences within two... see more