EDUCAUSE | EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles and E-mail and Messaging

Do Emergency Text Messaging Systems Put Students in More Danger?

ckeller — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:41:19 -0500

The rush to use text messaging as an emergency notification system fails to consider the weaknesses and potential hazards of this solution.

E-Mail in Academia: Expectations, Use, and Instructional Impact

ckeller — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:53:39 -0600

The following exploratory study investigated email communication between faculty and undergraduate students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Factors related to email behavior, expectations, and influence on instructional outcomes were explored through an electronic survey of undergraduate students and faculty. Results in this first study indicate that although faculty and students share similar ideas about the use of email in academia and recognize the potential of email communication as a means for enhancing instructional outcomes, it is not typically used for such purposes. Although additional research at other universities is necessary, preliminary data analysis and discussion follow including initial suggestions on improving faculty and student email communication as well as enhancing scholarly discourse and instructional outcomes via electronic mail.

Student Campus Technology Trends: 2001 Versus 2006

ckeller — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:14:30 -0600

Five-year trends revealed by an annual residence hall survey help campus technology planning.

Text Messaging to Improve Social Presence in Online Learning

ckeller — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:17:53 -0500

A pilot study of text messaging explored its usefulness in enhancing social presence and communication in online courses.

Always Connected, But Hard to Reach

drupal — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:22:48 -0500

Despite students' connected lifestyle, colleges and universities often fail to reach them with timely and relevant information.

Instant Messaging in On-Site and Online Classes in Higher Education

drupal — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:26:57 -0600

A study of student IM usage reveals many advantages and some obstacles to using IM as a classroom communication tool.

The Importance of Nonverbal Elements in Online Chat

drupal — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:10:54 -0600

The use of nonverbal elements in text-based virtual interactions provides participants with some of the richness of real-time, face-to-face interactions.

Teaching Critical Thinking through Online Discussions

drupal — Tue, 28 Nov 2000 17:29:26 -0600

This article discusses how faculty can play a key role in fostering critical thinking among students using Web communication tools.

Technology-Enhanced Learning and Community with Market Appeal

drupal — Tue, 28 Nov 2000 17:18:41 -0600

This article discusses a new orientation program at the University of Dayton that utilizes technology. The Personalized Virtual Room is a program that allows first year students to connect with the university community prior to coming on campus.