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Virtual Classrooms : A Look At Educational Uses Of The Internet, Beth Voss Kuehl

Graduate Research Papers

This research paper will look at how the Internet, specifically email and the Web, has been utilized within the educational system. This paper will answer the question "How is the Internet being used in various K-12 classrooms in the United States?" Each educational use of the Internet will be defined and a brief description will be given of each. In addition, the Internet tools necessary to access these uses will be discussed. Special attention will also be given to certain elements and outcomes to particular educational uses of the Internet. The advantages and disadvantages of each educational use will also …

A Multiuniversity Internet Course Collaboration Using Case Methodology : The University Of Northern Iowa Experience, Richard Gorman

Graduate Research Papers

One professor at the University of Northern Iowa decided to use a unique approach to teach her section of Elementary Curriculum. While five or six sections were taught in the traditional manner, one section, taught by Dr. Bonnie Johnson, and assisted by Dr. Dale Johnson, used an Internet-based, case methodology approach. In the Johnson class, students addressed issues that are facing teachers today; using technology, and communicating with students and faculty on other campuses. To accomplish this, students participated in an Internet course collaboration centered at the University of Virginia.

In evaluating the Johnson course, three questions were addressed. They …

Motivational Characteristics In Distance Education, Karis E. Collins

Graduate Research Papers

This review of literature is about motivational characteristics of the distance education learner. Provided is a brief overview of literature in the areas of distance education, the adult learner, and motivation of the adult learner in a distance education setting.