Discusses learning style theories and shows how being aware of learning styles can benefit both teachers and students. A case study at the University of Louisiana indicated a prevalence of auditory learners. Despite this finding, educators must be prepared to accommodate all learning styles. The research concludes with a summary of teaching…

Investigates the effects of three formats of computer-based homework and paper-based homework, on the achievement, retention, attitudes, and time-on-task of lower secondary school students. Students who completed drill-and-practice homework scored higher on a test right after the treatment and 12 weeks later. Implications for how teachers can help…

Describes a study that used a Web-based survey and a modified Delphi technique to identify criteria important to multimedia instructional courseware evaluation, validate them with a panel of instructional technology experts, and examine the effect of conducting panel discussions online. Shows information accuracy and reliability as the most…

Discusses issues in designing orientation for university students in online programs and presents strategies used in Internet-based courses at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Topics include distance education; social interaction; cultural sensitivity; electronic discussion; faculty participation; and face-to-face orientation versus…

Describes a study that investigated whether exposure to multimedia and presentation software on laptop computers influenced student achievement in a high school science course. Compares results with the use of traditional paper-based materials and reports that computer use had a favorable effect on students' grades. (LRW)

Describes efforts at integrating Web-based modules into a secondary social studies teacher education methods course, discusses effects on student work, and considers implications for creating stand-alone modules as a technology infusion strategy. Reports results of a student survey and suggests the importance of the teacher's role in technology…

Analyzes preservice teacher education students' perspectives on distance learning and evaluates perceived benefits of online courses. Discusses student perceptions that online courses are not as effective in preparing them to teach, although the majority of students taking online courses find that they meet their academic needs and improve their…

Explores whether computer-mediated communication can be used to initiate and sustain peer-peer and mentor-protege relationships and alleviate barriers to in-person communication faced by individuals with disabilities. Compares e-mail interactions between high school students with disabilities and adult mentors in a program at the University of…

Investigates the effects of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) on learning style changes, learning outcomes, and learner satisfaction in a study conducted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Results based on Kolb's Learning Style Theory and Learning Style Inventory showed CSCL supports diverse learning styles.…

Describes a study conducted at the University of Nevada at Reno that compared final grades received by on-campus students and those completing interactive televised distance learning (ITDL) courses at remote sites. Results showed off-campus ITDL students had higher grades and suggests further research is needed to determine why. (Author/LRW)

Describes the development of an instrument to assess teachers' context beliefs about using technology in the classroom based on a study of teachers in a professional development program on technology integration. Highlights include capability beliefs; context beliefs; personal agency belief patterns; content validity; and construct and predictive…