ERIC Number: EJ876915
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 40
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ISSN: ISSN-1040-2454
Methods for Evaluating Online, Resource-Based Learning Environments for Teachers
Greenhow, Christine; Dexter, Sara; Riedel, Eric
Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, v23 n1 p21-28 Fall 2006
Online delivery methods offer much promise for anytime, anywhere adult learning. As a method of outreach, and to provide support for just-in-time learning, teacher educators are increasingly deciding to design Web sites that are online, resource-based learning environments for teachers and preservice teachers. Automated evaluation tools and data collection methods can help such Web site designers develop and use online, resource-based learning environments to meet their goals of providing high quality learning opportunities for teachers. This article presents a three-pronged approach for evaluating issues of pedagogical design and user-centered functionality in online, resource-based Web sites. Checklist, Web site traffic analysis, and talk aloud protocols are each described and then illustrated through their application to a site aimed at educating teachers about technology integration. We discuss the relevance for developing effective learning environments when teacher educators apply this evaluation approach to resource-based learning environments. (Contains 1 table and 3 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Technology Integration, Adult Learning, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Evaluation Methods, Online Courses, Computer Uses in Education, Adult Education, Web Sites, Educational Resources, Check Lists, Educational Environment, Formative Evaluation, Protocol Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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