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Author(s):Shoener, Heather A.; Turgeon, A. J.
Author Affiliation:Department of Agronomy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Title:Web-accessible learning resources: Learner-controlled versus instructor-controlled
Section:Articles
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Source:Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education. Vol. 30, 2001, p. 9-13.
Publishing Information:Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy
# of Pages:5
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Education; Internet resources; Questionnaire surveys; Web sites; Comparisons
Abstract/Contents:"Many web-accessible courses simply mimic what is done in the traditional classroom in that they are primarily instructor-controlled. A study was done to compare instructor-controlled and learner-controlled versions of web-accessible instructional resources. Sample instructional modules from TURF 235, an introductory turfgrass course, were selected for use in the study. Selected modules were revised to include questions and alternative pathways, called loops. The questions were designed to allow students to assess their prior knowledge on a topic before proceeding further in the material. The alternative pathways were designed to allow students to access more detailed information on a specific topic. Twenty-five students volunteered to review the instructional resources and complete the survey. The survey contained a series of questions regarding the method of instructional delivery. Several questions were rated using a 5-point Likert scale. In response to the preferred method of instruction, 68% of the students indicated they preferred the learner-controlled version of the instructional resources. With effective instructional design web-accessible courses can be constructed that allow students to individualize their learning experiences."
Language:English
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Shoener, H. A., and A. J. Turgeon. 2001. Web-accessible learning resources: Learner-controlled versus instructor-controlled. J. Nat. Resour. Life Sci. Educ. 30:p. 9-13.
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