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KITE

Knowledge-base for Instruction, Technology & Education

Greetings and welcome, this site will grow as I wander the information paths and trails relating to Instructional Techonology, Adult Education, Evaluation/Assessment, Learning Theories and Methods. These links are my souvenirs of these wanderings, and are organized by subject. I welcome any comments and useful links. Bob Barber

Article or Site	Description (where possible quotes from the article or abstract are used)
Asynchronous Learning
A Framework for Designing Questions for Online Learning	"This article describes a theoretical framework for designing questions for starting online discussion and follow-up questions to maintain the discussion. This framework is placed within a broader context of discussion within a constructivist, online environment."
The Written World: On the Theory and Practice of Computer Conferencing	"The elements described in this chapter constitute an ensemble of practices for successful computer conferencing. " From the online version of the book "Mindweave: Communication, Computers and Distance Education"
Paradigms for On-Line Learning: A Case Study in the Design and Implementation of an Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN) Course	"This paper examines paradigms used in on-line learning, with a specific emphasis on how to effectively employ asynchronous learning networks for delivery of on-line courses. Recent progress in ALNs is presented, methodologies for getting started in creating an ALN course given, and relationships between traditional teaching and learning methods and ALN-based courses discussed."
The Social Dimension of Asynchronous Learning Networks	"This paper argues that the social dimension is important to effectiveness of Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALNs) and needs to be taken into account in the design of courses. Evidence from an ethnographic study of the Teaching and Learning Online (TLO) course offered by the Institute of Education Technology at the Open University is presented in support of this argument. This study found that individual success or failure on the course depended upon the extent to which students were able to cross a threshold from feeling like outsiders to feeling like insiders."
Audio
Auditory Presentations and Language Laboratories	From the AECT Website's Handbook of Research for Educational Communications and Technology excellent introduction to various means of audio presentation. Sections are; Introduction and Historical Overview, Memory for Auditory Presentations, Audio Technology, Audio-Tutorials, Compressed Speech, Distance Audio Education, Auditory Learning vs. Print Presentations, Language Laboratories, References may be viewed as web pages or downloaded as a PDF file.
Design
Instructional Development for Distance Education	One of a series of Guides for Distance Education from the U. of Idaho, College of Engineering. This guide looks at the Instructional development process as a framework for systematically planning, developing, and adapting instruction based on identifiable learner needs and content requirements.
Using Instructional Design Principles To Amplify Learning On The World Wide Web	"This article justifies and describes instructional design principles which can be used to transform Web material from simple informational resources to a powerful, instructional medium." This paper won the Best Paper Award for "Use of the World Wide Web" SITE 96 (Society for Info. Tech. and Teacher Education 7th World Conference)
Instructional Design Models	A index of links providing summaries of models for instructional design from the University of Colorado at Denver School of Education.
Evaluation
An Educator's Guide to Evaluating The Use of Technology in Schools and Classrooms	"The guide should be viewed as a tool for individuals who have little or no formal training in research or evaluation. Its intended informal style and accompanying worksheets provide the basic principles of evaluation and are designed to help district and school personnel gain an overview of and ideas for evaluating local technology initiatives."
Assessing Course Assignments Submitted as Web Pages	"This paper raises some issues regarding assessment of Web-based assignments. It is based on experience evaluating the work of more than 100 graduate students in an "Internet Resources for Education" course offered several times in the last three years. "
Evaluation for Distance Educators	One of a series of Guides for Distance Education from the U. of Idaho, College of Engineering. This guide discusses evaluation concepts and relates these concepts to distance instruction.
The "No Significant Difference Phenomenon"	"This site provides selected entries from the book "The No Significant Difference Phenomenon" as reported in 355 research reports, summaries and papers - a comprehensive research bibliography on technology for distance education." Also has links to a Significant Difference site.
History
A Brief History of Instructional Development	Interesting in that much of this is common to I.T.
An Historical Perspective on Instructional Design	Instructional design is a key component in many definitions of I.T. this article provides a historical perspective on instructional design.
Computers in Education: A Brief History	While not on I.T. exactly I.T. is closely associated with it's tools so this article by Andrew Molnar may prove interesting.
Instructional Technology: A History	This site is a power point presentation on the history of Instructional Technology by Dr. Mahnaz Moallem.
The Evolution of Distance Learning	A article written in 1995 by Edward F. Spodick, from the Wellspring Site, that looks at the historical context of Distance Ed. and how it is evolved from mail and broadcast delivery to the current ability to deliver materials and interaction through the Web.
Learning Theories
50 Learning Theories	The Theory Into Practice (TIP) database contains brief summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction.
Theoretical Sources	A group of links from the University of Colorado at Denver School of Education to a whole range of summaries of instructional/educational concepts.
People
Who's Who in Instructional Technology	A "international gallery of experts from the world of Instructional / Educational Technology and its related fields. The purpose is to provide a node of contact, not to duplicate biographies available elsewhere on the Internet."
Florida State University, Instructional Systems, Faculty	Their faculty pages
Georgia State University, Instructional Technology, Faculty	Their faculty pages
University of Georgia, Instructional Technology, Faculty	Their faculty pages
University of Virginia, Instructional Technology, Faculty	Their faculty pages
Policy
Documenting the Effects of Instructional Technology: A Fly-Over of Policy Questions	"I begin with two assumptions: first, that we want to do credible science and second that we want that science to advance the contribution that instructional technology might make to learning. Trying to advance instructional technology makes my perspective partisan or political in the sense that I am acknowledging a particular value interest in the outcomes of this application of science,... In my view, evaluation research about education policy is intended to effect decisions and typically addresses pedagogy, politics and economics, all simultaneously."
Policy and Programs	The Policy and Programs domain provides information about issues at national, international, and institutional levels. It deals with such issues as those arising from the policy decision to establish a distance education system in the first place.
Print
Print in Distance Education	One of a series of Guides for Distance Education from the U. of Idaho, College of Engineering. This guide looks at why print is use, advantages, disadvantages, designing instruction for print and formats.
Research
Getting Started in Instructional Technology Research	This online guide to conducting a research project, from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology AECT presents a seven-part model that guides the reader through a logical sequence of planning steps.
Handbook of Research for Educational Communications and Technology	A Project of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology AECT. "This Handbook was one of a large series of handbooks that began with the Handbook of Research on Teaching in the 1970s." This Covers a very wide range of subjects, articles are available in both html and pdf formats. Excellent resource.
Technology Selection
Preparing Faculty for Instructional Technology: From Education to Development to Creative Independence	"This article examines theoretical and methodological tools that can help faculty design flexible learning environments that incorporate appropriate technologies to meet individuals' needs and course or curriculum goals,... This article suggests that a single approach will not suffice and that teachers must be well versed in current research from cognition and learning theory in order to understand how learning occurs and to create their own, eclectic techniques."
Technology	From the World Bank's Global Distance Educationet, Provides easy to understand information on the available technologies.
Video
Looking Good While Sitting at Your Desk	"With the advent of desktop videoconferencing (DVC), it will be necessary for ordinary professionals to become visually literate. Considerations given to the choice of equipment, picture composition, camera technique, lighting system, appropriate background, good audio clarity, suitable wardrobe and makeup approach will promote visual literacy and effective videoconferencing."
Instructional Television	One of a series of Guides for Distance Education from the U. of Idaho, College of Engineering. This guide looks at why use, advantages, limitations, conducting ITV lessons and instructional design for ITV.
Interactive Videoconferencing in Distance Education	One of a series of Guides for Distance Education from the U. of Idaho, College of Engineering. This guide looks at why compressed video, advantages, limitations, training for instructors and students and instructional design for interactive video.
Videoconferencing Using Compressed Video for Distance Learning	"This article provides a path for instructors to develop and implement effective telelessons that employ the potential of two-way compressed video."