A Model for Research into Course Management Systems: Bridging Technology and Learning Theory

Autor/inn/en	Malikowski, Steven R.; Thompson, Merton E.; Theis, John G.
Titel	A Model for Research into Course Management Systems: Bridging Technology and Learning Theory
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Computing Research, 36 (2007) 2, S.149-173 (25 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0735-6331
Schlagwörter	Learning Theories; Distance Education; Online Courses; Higher Education; Computer Managed Instruction; Computer Assisted Instruction; Web Based Instruction; Computer Software; Educational Technology; Educational Research; Models; Course Content; Instructional Design; Discussion (Teaching Technique); Student Evaluation; Course Evaluation; Faculty Evaluation; Research Needs + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Learning theory; Lerntheorie; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Online course; Online-Kurs; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Computer-assisted instruction; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Computer based training; Web Based Training; Unterrichtsmedien; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Analogiemodell; Kursprogramm; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; Forschungsbedarf
Abstract	Course management systems (CMSs), such as Blackboard, Desire2Learn, or WebCT, have become a common resource at universities, colleges, and distance learning organizations. Research into how these systems are used for learning is in an early state. Currently, this research focuses on technical features in a CMS more than research about how people learn. This article recommends a model for CMS research that equally considers technical features and research about how people learn. Technical features and learning research are diverse topics. The model was developed by reviewing literature from each topic and should provide a conceptual middle ground. Findings from current CMS research are presented using the model, to show its relevance and adaptability. This model should also ease the process of synthesizing research in CMSs created by different vendors, which contain similar features but label them differently. Implications for developing learning activities in a CMS are also described. (Contains 1 figure and 3 tables.) (Author).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10