About Online Education:

1. Bonk, C.J., Cummings, J.A., Hara, N., Fischler, R.B., & Lee, S.M. (1999) A ten level web integration continuum for higher education: new resources, partners, courses and markets. Indiana University. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://php.indiana.edu/~cjbonk/paper/edmdia99.html

• This article describes the various levels of web integration available for  courses. 

2. (1999, December 7). Teaching at an internet distance: the pedagogy of online teaching and learning. University of Illinois. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.vpaa.uillinois.edu/reports_retreats/tid_toc.asp

• This overview report summarizes various issues in teaching and learning online at the University of Illinois.

3. Lee, S.D., Armitage, S., Groves, P., & Stephens, C. (1999). Online teaching: tools and projects. JISC Technology Applications Programme. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://info.ox.ac.uk/jtap/reports/teaching/

• Report studying the use of various online teaching tools.

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Constructivist Teaching Online

1. Jones, D. (1996). Critical thinking in an online world. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.library.ucsb.edu/untangle/jones.html

• Using critical thinking to enhance online teaching.

2. Kapitzke, C. (2000). The sociality and spatiality of online pedagogy and collaborative learning in an educational media and technologies course. International Forum of Educational Technology and Society. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_3_2000/f01.pdf. (Need Acrobat Reader to open)

• Discusses pedagogical theory underlying online instruction.

3. Oliver, R. & Omari, A. (1999). Using online technologies to support problem based learning: Learners’ responses and perceptions. Australian Journal of Educational Technology [Online Serial]. 15(1). Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet15/oliver.html

• Online teaching and problem-based learning

4. Siragusa, L. (2000). Instructional design meets online learning in higher education. Curtin University of Technology. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://education.curtin.edu.au/waier/forums/2000/siragusa.html

• Further issues in online instructional design.

5. Weaver, D.A., Petrovic, T., Doddys, A., Harris, P.J., Delbridge, L.M., & Kemm, R.E. (1996). Interactive tutorials designed to encourage deeper learning practices. Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. International Forum of Educational Technology and Society. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.adinstruments.com/teaching/tmats/etutorials/pdfs/ASCILITE96.pdf.

• Teaching physiology through online, constructivist methods

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Links to Journals of Online Education

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Facilitating Collaborative Learning:

1. Bonk, C.J., Malikowski, S., Angeli, C., & Supplee, L. (1996). Holy COW: scaffolding case-based “conferencing on the web” with preservice teachers. San Francisco State University. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://php.indiana.edu/~cjbonk/paper/holycow.html

• This wonderful case-study describes the online community built at one university between teacher trainees and mentors through sharing problem-solving by way of online interactive journals.

2. Morrison, J.L. & Shrivastava, P. (2001). Online communities as a new learning paradigm: an interview with Paul Shrivastava. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://booboo.webct.com/2001/papers/Hart.pdf.

• Models good design structure

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Designing Online Instruction

1. Chickering, A.W. & Ehrmann, S.C. (1996) Implementing the seven principles: Tehcnology as lever. Flashlight Program. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.tltgroup.org/programs/seven.html

• Seven principles of good teaching have been established by researchers; this article examines the ways online instructional technology can help transform these into realities in classrooms.

2. Corderoy, R.M. & Lefoe, G. (1997, December). Tips and secrets for online teaching and learning: an inside view. Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. International Forum of Educational Technology and Society. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/perth97/papers/Corderoy/Corderoy.html

• This overview provides tips for online teaching

 3. Kennedy, D.M. & McNaught, C. Interactive multimedia: educational desert or educational oasis? Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/adelaide96/papers/12.html

• Provides principles for good teaching in the online environment

4. Little, D.L. & Banega, H.B. (1999, June). Development of standards or criteria for effective online courses. International Forum of Educational Technology and Society. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_3_99/discuss_summary_0699.pdf. (Need Acrobat Reader to Open)

• Discusses Guidelines for evaluating online courses

5. Slay, J. The Use of the Internet in creating an Effective Learning Environment. Southern Cross University. Retrieved September 5, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://ausweb.scu.edu.au/aw99/papers/slay2/paper.html

• Online coursework developing qualities of good graduate students

6. Simoff, S. & Maher, M.L. (1997, July). Web-mediated courses: The revolution in on-line design education. Southern Cross University. Retrieved September 18, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://ausweb.scu.edu.au/proceedings/simoff/paper.html

• Case study of quality online instructional design for a course in web design

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Websites explaining copyright and fair use issues online:

1. New Compyright Law for Distance Education: The meaning and Importance of the TEACH Act --  a description of the most recent legislation, passed November 2, 2002, protecting online classes displaying print and multimedia work under fair use laws. http://www.ala.org/washoff/teachsummary.pdf 

2. Fair Use of Copyrighted Works: A Crucial Element in Educating America -- an electronic pamphlet placed online by CETUS (Consortium for Educational Technology for University Systems), which is comprised of California State University, State University of New York, and the City University of New York. http://www.cetus.org/fairindex.html

3. Copyright on the Internet -- a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding copyright and fair use in the online environment. http://www.fplc.edu/tfield/copynet.htm

4. Copyright and Fair Use -- a resource provided by Stanford University,  that defines copyright laws and latest developments in copyright and online education, including a Fair Use Copyright Reminder from Stanford Provost Condoleezza Rice. http://fairuse.stanford.edu/

5. Copyright, Fair Use, & Educational Multimedia FAQ -- This resource is part of Blackboard Inc.’s Tip Sheet Series and contains information on Copyright, Fair Use, and Educational Multimedia for your Blackboard classroom. http://resources.blackboard.com/scholar/general/pages/ictraining/Copyright_Fair_Use.pdf

6. Crash Course in Copyright -- A web-based tutorial defining and addressing the issues of copyright. http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm

7. Copyright Clearance Center -- Obtain permission online to use certain copyrighted materials. http://www.copyright.com/

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