Effectiveness Of WebCT Visualization As Instructional Tool For Distance Education

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Thursday, 21 July 2005
This presentation is part of 4: Poster Session
Effectiveness Of WebCT Visualization As Instructional Tool For Distance Education

Description: The adoption of online instructions based on the WebCT has indeed come of age. This showcase demonstrates the impact of of WebCT Visualization technique as an instructional tool for Distance Education. This involves digital manipulation of and animation of physical features in science disciplines. Geologic processes, features, and scientific concepts are better resolved, while the technique is engaging, enhances students understanding, and motivates retention.
Presentation Format: Poster
Topic: Driving student success: Attracting, supporting and retaining learners
Target Audience: Academic Technology Directors, Course Designers, Faculty and Other Instructors, Institutional Research and Assessment Staff, Senior Administrators, System Administrators
Appropriate Audience Level: Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users
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Abstract Text: Student enrollment in Distance Education (DE) has increased rapidly in the last decade, and it has become vital for colleges to respond to public demand. DE courses are designed for busy people who want to take a college course at home, and need the flexibility to schedule their study time. The objectives of this showcase include an evaluation of utilizing WebCT Visualization technique and animations as an instructional tool, and thereby determine its impact on accessibility, study feasibility, and engaging capacity in student learning. The online DE courses is a carefully integrated instructional system comprised of two major components (textbook and web site), and a support element (access to instructor's e-mail or by special appointment). Case study examples are presented involving the adoption of WebCT Visualization instructional technique for teaching online science courses. Digital manipulation of graphics and animations prove effective in better resolution of geologic features, and other scientific concepts. Adoption of a web based DE instructional system and its access through the internet has indeed come of age. The technique enhances students understanding, represents an effective pedagogical element, while providing strategic incentives required for students retention.

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Description:	The adoption of online instructions based on the WebCT has indeed come of age. This showcase demonstrates the impact of of WebCT Visualization technique as an instructional tool for Distance Education. This involves digital manipulation of and animation of physical features in science disciplines. Geologic processes, features, and scientific concepts are better resolved, while the technique is engaging, enhances students understanding, and motivates retention.
Presentation Format:	Poster
Topic:	Driving student success: Attracting, supporting and retaining learners
Target Audience:	Academic Technology Directors, Course Designers, Faculty and Other Instructors, Institutional Research and Assessment Staff, Senior Administrators, System Administrators
Appropriate Audience Level:	Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users
WebCT Version:
Abstract Text:	Student enrollment in Distance Education (DE) has increased rapidly in the last decade, and it has become vital for colleges to respond to public demand. DE courses are designed for busy people who want to take a college course at home, and need the flexibility to schedule their study time. The objectives of this showcase include an evaluation of utilizing WebCT Visualization technique and animations as an instructional tool, and thereby determine its impact on accessibility, study feasibility, and engaging capacity in student learning. The online DE courses is a carefully integrated instructional system comprised of two major components (textbook and web site), and a support element (access to instructor's e-mail or by special appointment). Case study examples are presented involving the adoption of WebCT Visualization instructional technique for teaching online science courses. Digital manipulation of graphics and animations prove effective in better resolution of geologic features, and other scientific concepts. Adoption of a web based DE instructional system and its access through the internet has indeed come of age. The technique enhances students understanding, represents an effective pedagogical element, while providing strategic incentives required for students retention.