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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1998
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED421969 |
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- Web-Based Delivery of Instruction: Prospects and Challenges. Hill, Janette R. Rezabek, Landra L. Murry, Brandon Computer Assisted Instruction Course Evaluation Distance Education Educational Environment Higher Education Instructional Design Learner Controlled Instruction Library Education Nontraditional Education Professional Development School Libraries Student Attitudes Web Based Instruction World Wide Web This paper reports outcomes from a development and evaluation effort focused on a specific World Wide Web-based learning environment (WBLE) for school library media specialists (SLMS). Background information is provided explaining how the decision to create a WBLE for the SLMS course was derived. The three main groups contributing to the WBLE process are described, which include course designers/developers, course facilitators, and course participants. Issues associated with the creation and implementation of the WBLE are discussed in the context of two phases. Design/development issues during the first phase (i.e. the design and development phase) included page vs. site design and cross-platform performance; logistical/management issues included ideals vs. reality, site access, and on-site assistance; technological challenges included modems, browsers, and network stability. During the second phase (i.e., implementation and on-going evaluation), design/development issues included network stability, Web browsers, content delivery vs. data gathering; logistical/management issues included mixing face-to-face and distance interactions, the importance of flexibility and feedback, and keeping the learners motivated. Perspectives of designers/developers, instructors, and learners are offered for clarification and understanding of the potential impact and promise of WBLEs. Includes sample course Web pages). (AEF)