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Column Editors All Aboard the Internet Don Descy E-learningby Design loe Landsberger Copyright and You Rosemary Talab ProfessionalEthics Andrew Yeaman International Student Media Festival John & Marilyn Connelly TechTrends, USPS 037-000, is published by the Association for Educational Com- munications and Technology, 1800 North Stonelake Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47404. TechTrends is published six times a year (January/February, March/April, May/ lune, luly/August, September/October, November/December). All artwork Ned Shawexceptwherenote& Periodical postage is paid in Bloomington, Indiana and at additional mailing offices.All rights reserved. Editorial material published herein is the property of AECT unless other- wisenoted. Opinions expressed in TechTrends do not necessarilyreflect the officialposition of AECT. Permissions: Copyrighted material from TechTrends may be reproduced for non- commercial purposes provided full credit acknowledgement and a copyright notice appear on the reproduction. Other requests for reprinting should be addressed to AECT Permissions. Trademark Notice: Product and corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks and are used only for explanation and to the owner's benefit, without intent to infringe. Postmaster: Send address changes to TechTrends, 1800 North Stonelake Drive, Suite 2, BloomIngton, Indiana 47404-1517. Subcriptions: Subscription price is included in membership dues; nonmember annual subscription rate is $55 domestic,$80 foreign, including Canada. Institutional rate is $100 domestic, $125 foreign. Selectedback issues are availablefor $22 each. Advertising and Circulation Office: 1800 North Stonelake Drive, Suite 2. Bloomington, Indiana 47404-1517.Phone 812-335-7675. Layout and Editorial Office: Instructional Systems Technology, 201 N. Rose Avenue, Education 2276, Bloomingon, Indiana 47405. Phone 812-856-8467. Guest Editor's Notes Ian Wilson c omputer-enhanced learning is an educational approach to academic development that integrates technology, connectivity, curricular content and human resources. The increasing complexity of the American society infrastructure has created a population of computer savvy citizens and has also contributed to an increasing presence of computer technology in every facet of our society. Instructional activity at all levels has the potential to improve the academic and technological skill development needed to succeed in today's computer-based work force, but traditional educational practices may not be providing students with computer-enhanced learning opportunities. In efforts to incorporate computer technology into existing curricula much emphasis has been placed on hardware, connectivity and fundamental technology skill development. With the inclusion of digital technology in our classrooms we are just beginning to realize the true potential of computer-enhanced learning. Therefore, educators must now focus their efforts on developing effective computer-enhanced learning opportunities that ensure best educational practice and apply those powerful electronic tools in creative ways that encourage student learning. When computer-enhanced learning is implemented correctly, it has the ability to build on the unique, dynamic characteristics of digital content to create productive, creative and interesting learning environments. Computer-enhanced learning opportunities are made available by incorporating a variety of electronic tools into learning environments. Among some of the more commonly used electronic teaching tools today are PowerPoint presentations, web searchers, email and online learning activities and courses. Many educational programs have expanded their computer-enhanced learning opportunities for students to include courses offered through compressed video with live remote interaction, web-based internet courses, courses on video cassette supplemented with on- campus lectures and the use of Blackboard for instruction or to supplement an existing course. The most effective learning opportunities meld traditional approaches and new technology to facilitate learning of relevant content while addressing the needs of the student. Best practices for distance learning are providing students with multi-sensory stimulation compared to the traditional stimulation of a classroom environment. With a well-developed distance learning program, the traditional delivery of information is converted into informative exchanges available through web searches, email, chat rooms and discussion board forums. Single path progression of information is replaced by multi-path progression, and the more traditional passive learning is replaced by active exploratory and inquiry- based learning. Factual, knowledge-based learning will shift into critical thinking and informed decision-making for the student. Learning becomes customized, collaborative, communicative and student-centered. Volume 48, Number 6 TechTrends 3
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Column Editors All Aboard the Internet Don Descy E-learning by Design loe Landsberger Copyright and You Rosemary Talab Professional Ethics Andrew Yeaman International Student Media Festival
John & Marilyn Connelly
TechTrends, USPS 037-000, is published by the Association for Educational Com- munications and Technology, 1800 North Stonelake Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47404. TechTrends is published six times a year (January/February, March/April, May/ lune, luly/August, September/October, November/December).
All artwork �9 Ned Shaw except where note&
Periodical postage is paid in Bloomington, Indiana and at additional mailing offices. All rights reserved. Editorial material published herein is the property of AECT unless other- wise noted. Opinions expressed in TechTrends do not necessarily reflect the official position of AECT.
Permissions: Copyrighted material from TechTrends may be reproduced for non- commercial purposes provided full credit acknowledgement and a copyright notice appear on the reproduction. Other requests for reprinting should be addressed to AECT Permissions.
Trademark Notice: Product and corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks and are used only for explanation and to the owner's benefit, without intent to infringe.
Postmaster: Send address changes to TechTrends, 1800 North Stonelake Drive, Suite 2, BloomIngton, Indiana 47404-1517.
Subcriptions: Subscription price is included in membership dues; nonmember annual subscription rate is $55 domestic, $80 foreign, including Canada. Institutional rate is $100 domestic, $125 foreign. Selected back issues are available for $22 each.
Advertising and Circulation Office: 1800 North Stonelake Drive, Suite 2. Bloomington, Indiana 47404-1517. Phone 812-335-7675.
Layout and Editorial Office: Instructional Systems Technology, 201 N. Rose Avenue, Education 2276, Bloomingon, Indiana 47405. Phone 812-856-8467.
Guest Editor's Notes Ian Wilson
c omputer-enhanced learning is an educational approach to academic development that integrates technology, connectivity, curricular content and human resources. The increasing complexity of the American society
infrastructure has created a population of computer savvy citizens and has also contributed to an increasing presence of computer technology in every facet of our society. Instructional activity at all levels has the potential to improve the academic and technological skill development needed to succeed in today's computer-based work force, but traditional educational practices may not be providing students with computer-enhanced learning opportunities.
In efforts to incorporate computer technology into existing curricula much emphasis has been placed on hardware, connectivity and fundamental technology skill development. With the inclusion of digital technology in our classrooms we are just beginning to realize the true potential of computer-enhanced learning. Therefore, educators must now focus their efforts on developing effective computer-enhanced learning opportunities that ensure best educational practice and apply those powerful electronic tools in creative ways that encourage student learning.
When computer-enhanced learning is implemented correctly, it has the ability to build on the unique, dynamic characteristics of digital content to create productive, creative and interesting learning environments. Computer-enhanced learning opportunities are made available by incorporating a variety of electronic tools into learning environments. Among some of the more commonly used electronic teaching tools today are PowerPoint presentations, web searchers, email and online learning activities and courses. Many educational programs have expanded their computer-enhanced learning opportunities for students to include courses offered through compressed video with live remote interaction, web-based internet courses, courses on video cassette supplemented with on- campus lectures and the use of Blackboard for instruction or to supplement an existing course.
The most effective learning opportunities meld traditional approaches and new technology to facilitate learning of relevant content while addressing the needs of the student. Best practices for distance learning are providing students with multi-sensory stimulation compared to the traditional stimulation of a classroom environment. With a well-developed distance learning program, the traditional delivery of information is converted into informative exchanges available through web searches, email, chat rooms and discussion board forums. Single path progression of information is replaced by multi-path progression, and the more traditional passive learning is replaced by active exploratory and inquiry- based learning. Factual, knowledge-based learning will shift into critical thinking and informed decision-making for the student. Learning becomes customized, collaborative, communicative and student-centered.
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