Second Generation Internet Implementation: What Works and What Doesn't

Many of our colleges have demonstrated the feasibility and validity of delivering quality instruction via the Internet. Many of our first attempts were as much trial and error as demonstrations of instructional design applied to a new media. As we gather experience, we can more easily focus on what instructional approaches are likely to lead to successful learning via this powerful media. In this presentation Dr. Garrett will discuss and demonstrate the difference between instructional approaches she uses to successfully teach on the web: literacy courses, introductory skill courses, advanced skill courses, and team projects, citing examples from her two plus years of teaching on the web.

  1. Brief Review of ID Theory as applied to Distance Education
    1. Levels of Instruction
    2. Instructional Structure
    3. Developing a Learning Community
      1. E-mail lists
      2. Discussion Forums
      3. Team discussion
      4. Student web pages
  2. Strategies for Levels of Instruction
    1. The ability to recall and recognize
    2. Literacy [Differentiation]
    3. Concept [Comprehension]
    4. Detailed Understanding [Application]
    5. Skilled Use [Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation]
  3. Examples of Instruction
    1. First attempts
    2. Current Format
    3. ID theory/practical experience for changes
  4. Summary and Questions

Mary Garrett, Ph.D., CCP, Professor
Lansing Community College
PO Box 40010 - 3200 CIS
Lansing, Mi. 48901
517-483-1546
drmaryg@www.oocities.org