Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences, Student Computing Support, and E-Learning

E-Learning Tools and Didactics Increase Science Student Numbers in the Netherlands

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Title:E-Learning Tools and Didactics Increase Science Student Numbers in the Netherlands (ID: EDU06217)
Author(s):Bart van de Laar (SURFfoundation)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The SURF Foundation, the Dutch sister organization of EDUCAUSE, funds a number of initiatives that aim to increase science and technology student numbers in the Netherlands in accordance with EU policy. The presentation critically discusses competency-based assessment tools and didactics of remedial education in science and technology studies.
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Developing Adaptive Tutorial Courseware to Support Students in Distance Education

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Title:Developing Adaptive Tutorial Courseware to Support Students in Distance Education (ID: EDU03154)
Author(s):Toshiyuki Urata (University of Kansas)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:We are carrying out a developmental project on adaptive tutorial courseware for students in a fully online setting at the University of Kansas. The courseware and printed material are being developed in the form of a student guide for online learning of the course management software Blackboard.
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Supporting Distant Students: Challenges and Solutions - Current Issues Roundtable

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Title:Supporting Distant Students: Challenges and Solutions - Current Issues Roundtable (ID: EDU01116)
Author(s):R. Grant Crawford (North Dakota University System)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2001)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Creating course content for the distant student is only the beginning of the job. How do we provide academic and administrative support to students who are removed in time, or space, or both? What about access to library materials and help with solving software problems at 2:00 a.m., or the need to provide tutoring services and financial aid? Bring your issues and successes to this roundtable. At the very least you may discover that no one else has solved your problem, but you also may bring back home that one critical bit of information that pays for your conference attendance ten times over.
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A Holistic Approach to Distance Education

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Title:A Holistic Approach to Distance Education (ID: EDU0165)
Author(s):Cathryn G. Turrentine (Virginia Tech)
Source:Virginia Tech
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2001)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Successfully addressing the needs of distance learners means adopting a holistic approach to distance education. The Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning at Virginia Tech employs a holistic approach, where all aspects of a student's educational experience are considered, thus assuring that student needs are met with quality support services.
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