EDUCAUSE | Documents Contributed by ECAR and Instructional Design

Student Response Systems: A University of Wisconsin System Study of Clickers

drupal — Tue, 08 May 2007 09:06:21 -0500

This research bulletin shares the experiences of four University of Wisconsin campuses—UW–Milwaukee, UW–Eau Claire, UW–Oshkosh, and UW–Whitewater—in implementing student response system (clicker) technology in the fall of 2005. It presents initial results of the research conducted on the use of clickers in the classroom and describes what student response systems are, how they are used, how use impacts teaching and learning, and what considerations should be used to guide campuses when considering implementing clicker systems.

Teaching Digital Responsibility

drupal — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:48:13 -0500

This research bulletin provides an overview of the rationale for the Computing Skills Workshop program at Carnegie Mellon University, which has been in place as a required program for all students since 1985. It explores how the program is structured, how it has evolved over time, and the methodology behind preparing students to be successful teachers in a peer-to-peer format. It is intended to assist higher education executives plan and execute a similar program by identifying key issues and providing resources.

Supporting E-Learning in Higher Education

drupal — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 13:38:53 -0500

This is the October 2002 ECAR survey instrument used for ECAR Research Study on Supporting E-Learning in Higher Education.

High-Velocity Change: Creating Collaborative Learning Environments

drupal — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 17:05:51 -0500

This research bulletin describes how a group of individuals at the University of Kansas worked to design and implement a collaborative learning environment for students, based on theoretical and empirical research along with basic common sense. It discusses the many lessons learned throughout the process and provides recommendations for institutions that are about to embark on a similar voyage.

Adaptive Learning Technologies: From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Individualization

drupal — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 09:14:28 -0600

This research bulletin addresses how technology systems support online learning in ways that address multiple learning style preferences, paces, and performance goals. It discusses the need for an educational paradigm shift, the promise of adaptive learning, and questions that educational organizations should ask to ascertain their road to the next generation of online education.

Supporting E-Learning in Higher Education Roadmap

drupal — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 11:33:25 -0500

Supporting E-Learning in Higher Education Roadmap is the result of 10 months of collaborative research conducted by ECAR and IDC to learn about evolving student and instructor support requirements for online distance-learning courses, hybrid courses, and traditional courses that leverage technology.

ECAR Roadmaps synthesize important information technology issues and provide recommendations for action in higher education. The content draws from ECAR research studies and case studies.

Supporting E-Learning in Higher Education Key Findings

drupal — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 18:53:54 -0500

Supporting E-Learning in Higher Education is the summary of a result of 10 months of collaborative research conducted by ECAR and IDC to learn about evolving student and instructor support requirements for online distance-learning courses, hybrid courses, and traditional courses that leverage technology. It reports the results of nearly 300 college and university survey responses, as well as findings from interviews of more than 50 individuals in higher education. Designed to highlight effective e-learning support practices at selected institutions, the research focused primarily on centrally administered departments that offer e-learning resources across the institution, examining the relationship between successful e-learning strategies and the degree to which faculty and students are supported in integrating technology into the learning experience.

Improving Learning and Reducing Costs: The Program in Course Redesign

drupal — Mon, 05 Jan 2004 09:31:54 -0600

This presentation on Improving Learning and Reducing Costs: The Program in Course Redesign was presented at the November 2003 ECAR Symposium.

Supporting E-Learning at Colgate University

drupal — Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:42:24 -0500

This case study derives from research conducted for the ECAR research study called "Supporting E-Learning in Higher Education" published in 2003. Conducted by ECAR and IDC, the research focused on the evolving student and instructor support requirements for online distance learning courses, hybrid courses, and traditional courses that leverage technology.

Supporting E-Learning at St. Philip's College

drupal — Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:48:00 -0500