1. 1 Instructional and Cognitive Impacts of Web-Based Education Author/Editor: Beverly Abbey Publisher: Idea Group Publishing Reviewer: Phil Rosenkrantz

2. 2 One of these men is your reviewer. The other is often mistaken for him.

3. 3 Outline Overview General Remarks Common Themes Learning with Real Cases Ten Level Web Integration Continuum Situated Learning The Future

4. 4 Overview Collection of 16 articles by different authors Geared more for academia than industry Focus is on instructional issues and theoretical underpinnings Includes detailed research, lit reviews, case studies, and anecdotal results

5. 5 General Remarks Good book for serious web course developers. Offers several approaches Time consuming to read and understand By nature, a lot of duplication in “Introduction” and “Background” sections Some good models, lists, and recommendations

6. 6 Common Themes Programmed instruction vs. Constructivism – decide in advance Importance of the design and structure Assessment-Assessment-Assessment Time consuming nature of web courses Distance learning is important in the future

7. 7 Chapter 1 - Learning With Real Cases Strong case for using real cases as the centerpiece for distance learning Education Side - Competency based Professional Side - Qualifications based Real cases can develop both competencies and professional expertise in a web-based environment

8. 8 Chapter 4 - Ten Level Web Integration Continuum Levels 1 - 5: Informational use of the web 1. Marketing/Syllabii via the Web 2. Student Exploration of Web Resources 3. Student Generated Resources Published on the Web 4. Course Resources on the Web 5. Repurpose Web Resources

9. 9 Ten Level Web Integration Continuum (cont’d) Levels 6 -10: Required Web Activity 6. Substantive and Graded Web Activities 7. Course Activities Extended Beyond Class 8. Web as an Alternative Delivery System 9. Entire Course on the Web for Students Located Anywhere 10. Course Fits Within Larger Programmatic Web Initiative

10. 10 Chapter 11 - Situated Learning Situated Learning Engages Students in Solving Problems. Three major components: 1. Learner Collaboration - Reflection - Articulation 2. Program (Curriculum/Technology) Context - Activities - Modelling - Perspective 3. Implementation (Instruction/Facilitation) Coaching and Scaffolding - Assessment

11. 11 The Future Unknown in many respects, but will grow Aesthetics Quality control Better curriculum design Increased use of animation/video/models Better course management software Research