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Distance learning continues to be popular because of its ability to provide greater convenience, time flexibility and self-paced learning to students while avoiding travel time and cost. It can also accommodate learning styles not suited to...

This paper presents a constructivist perspective of the use of computer technology in the classroom. What is the level of technology integration expected in constructivist classes where instructors use computer technology? Often, courses where...

This paper looks at various ways that distance education classes can be designed to provide a structure that will make them more interactive and closely simulating the face-to-face classroom experience. Distance learning requires three things not...

This paper looks at various ways that educational technology tools can enhance constructivist learning environment in the classroom. Although teachers may have technical skills, they may not understand how constructivism translates into their own...

This paper presents a student perspective on faculty technical support: while some faculty can readily deliver their instruction using modern educational tools, for several others, using educational technologies in the classrooms can be a...

Abstract: This paper presents two perspectives on graduate education: the students' and faculty's. What is the level of learning expected in graduate courses that interface computer technology with instructional design? Often, graduate courses using ...

During the session the presenters, from four (4) different universities, will share the technology and processes used to implement distance education on their campuses, with a special emphasis on the use of distance education for the initial and...

This paper examines the use of database as critical thinking mindtools. Mindtools function as intellectual learning partners, and are designed to engage and facilitate critical thinking as well as higher order learning. Multiple skills such as...

This paper presents a constructivist perspective of the use of computer technology in the classroom. Constructivist learning environments should provide multiple paths for students to explore with teachers performing the role of a guide, mentor or...

With an increasing presence of distance education learners in postsecondary educational institutions, there is a pressing need for a different mode of student service delivery that can benefit both traditional as well as the distance learners. This...

With the current technology innovations and the potential to provide high quality educational experiences unconstrained by time and space, e-learning is increasingly becoming a popular and significant way to deliver in our colleges and universities. ...

Handheld computers represent a recent addition to the technology equipment available for productivity, teaching and learning. There are hundreds of programs available for handheld computers. Since the typical cost of a handheld computer is between ...

The rapid advances in technology has allowed for the growth of collaborative e- learning experiences unconstrained by time and space. This paper examines the use of technology as a tool to support e-learning. Further, the role of constructivist...

Abstract: Technology offers the potential to enhance and improve students' learning experience. Technology can help an educator develop effective, efficient, and appealing learning experiences to address the individual needs of the learners....

Constructivism is a pedagogical strategy just like technology is a tool. Even so, to ensure meaningful learning, it is essential that we place pedagogy above technology. Students do not learn from the technology; they learn from competent...

In the summer of 2003, over 40 teachers and 6 facilitators participated in a midwest university's PT3 sponsored Summer Institute workshop geared toward assisting area teachers to integrate computer technology into their curricular. The author...

This article attempts to provide a review of literature pertaining to computer technology use in education. The authors discuss the benefits of learning with technology tools when integrated into teaching. The argument that introducing computer...

Two questions were investigated in this study: (a) what is the frequency of faculty integration of computer technology into classroom instruction? (b) To what extent does the frequency of faculty integration of computer technology, students'...

Introducing computer technology into schools will neither improve nor change the quality of classroom instruction unless teachers and educational leaders are able to evaluate and integrate the use of that technology into the curriculum (Geisert &...

Many teachers lack the technology skills to weave new ways of learning and teaching into the fabric of their daily pedagogical practices. Given the net generation students on our campuses, it is important that teachers' professional development...