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Information Media Newsletter Vol. 30 No. 1, St. Cloud State University Oct 1994

Information Media Newsletter Vol. 30 No. 1, St. Cloud State University

Information Media Newsletter

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Results From The First World-Wide Web Survey, James Pitkow, Mimi Recker May 1994

Results From The First World-Wide Web Survey, James Pitkow, Mimi Recker

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

The explosion of World-Wide Web (WWW) across the Internet is staggering, both in terms of number of users and the amount of activity. However, to date, no reliable characterization exists of WWW users. In this paper, we report results from a survey that was posted on the Web for a month, in January of 1994. There were several goals motivating our survey. First, we wished to demonstrate a proof of concept for WWW technologies as a useful survey medium. Second, we wanted to bet a-test the design and content of surveys dealing with the Web. Third, as mentioned, we hoped …


Information Media Newsletter Vol. 29 No. 3, St. Cloud State University Apr 1994

Information Media Newsletter Vol. 29 No. 3, St. Cloud State University

Information Media Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Teaching Adult Learners, John A. Henschke Edd Feb 1994

Teaching Adult Learners, John A. Henschke Edd

IACE Hall of Fame Repository

No abstract provided.


Learning Enhancement And Community Building Among Class Members Through Electronic Communications, Aubrey Immelman, Paul R. Skrbec Feb 1994

Learning Enhancement And Community Building Among Class Members Through Electronic Communications, Aubrey Immelman, Paul R. Skrbec

Psychology Faculty Publications

This paper outlines the use of computer conferencing to enhance teaching and learning in an undergraduate college course, primarily as a supplement to lectures and class discussions, to implement homework assignments, to facilitate the writing process in writing-intensive courses, and to conduct informal course evaluations.


Theory And Practice On Training And Professional Development In Adult And Continuing Education, John A. Henschke Edd Jan 1994

Theory And Practice On Training And Professional Development In Adult And Continuing Education, John A. Henschke Edd

IACE Hall of Fame Repository

Theory and practice in the curriculum for preparation of educators of adults have seldom been addressed in the same places or time frames. Much less, there have been few attempts to bring theory and practice together in any coherent way. Nevertheless, expressions of concern and discontent from adult educators and the general adult populace involved in learning experiences abound which question "why do adult educators violate in their own programs everything that is known about how adults learn?" However, comments of satisfaction with the current situation may prompt one to suggest that theory and practice relationship will not be resolved, …


Information Media Newsletter Vol. 29 No. 2, St. Cloud State University Jan 1994

Information Media Newsletter Vol. 29 No. 2, St. Cloud State University

Information Media Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Information Media Newsletter Vol. 30 No. 2, St. Cloud State University Jan 1994

Information Media Newsletter Vol. 30 No. 2, St. Cloud State University

Information Media Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Multimedia And Motivation: The Design And Development Of Hypercard Stack On Dinosaurs, Deborah J. Hirschman Jan 1994

Multimedia And Motivation: The Design And Development Of Hypercard Stack On Dinosaurs, Deborah J. Hirschman

Theses Digitization Project

For this project the program Walk with Dinosaurs was developed using Keller's Theory of Motivation. Walk with Dinosaurs is a interactive multimedia tool for presenting an integrated thematic unit. As a HyperCard stack, it intoduces students to factual information on dinosaurs in an appealing and motivating way.


Multimedia And Motivation: The Design And Development Of Hypercard Stack On Dinosaurs, Deborah J Hirschman Jan 1994

Multimedia And Motivation: The Design And Development Of Hypercard Stack On Dinosaurs, Deborah J Hirschman

Theses Digitization Project

For this project the program Walk with Dinosaurs was developed using Keller's Theory of Motivation. Walk with Dinosaurs is a interactive multimedia tool for presenting an integrated thematic unit. As a HyperCard stack, it intoduces students to factual information on dinosaurs in an appealing and motivating way.


The Brain-Based Theory Of Learning And Multimedia, Denise Marie Laflamme Jan 1994

The Brain-Based Theory Of Learning And Multimedia, Denise Marie Laflamme

Theses Digitization Project

For this project the brain-based theory of learning, an eclectic theory that incorporates the cognitive and humanistic views was researched. Multimedia, a technology which supports the principles of brain-based learning, was then selected as the vehicle to present historical materials to students.