Faculty Development

Links to Articles and Papers



Blended learning (PDF)
(2006) | By Donald Clark, Epic | 50 pages
Discusses various issues related to blended learning, such as the definition, pitfalls, components, criteria, and categories.

Blended learning II--blended learning in practice (PDF)
(2006) | By Mark Harrison, Head of Consulting, Epic | 49 pages
Describes various practical issues related to blended learning such as designing blended learning programs, defining, testing, finalizing, and documenting the blend, and a case study.

"Second Generation" e-Learning: Design Principles for Supporting Soft-Skills Development (PDF)
(2005) | By Jean Adams and Gareth Morgan, York University, Toronto, Canada | 42 pages
Discuss the "first generation" e-learning emphasizing the technical skills and "second generation" e-learning emphasizing the soft-skills through a comparison of six characteristics and design principles. Justify why "second generation" e-learning should be focused in future e-learning projects.

The Proven Approach to Virtual Classroom Instruction (PDF)
(2004) | By Thomson NETg | 12 pages
Describes the proven approach to web-based instruction and emphasizes that the effective learning methods should be include appropriate levels of motivation, interaction, relevance, and practice.

A KnowledgeNet White Paper on Instructional Design Methodology (PDF)
(2004) | By KnowledgeNet.com | 22 pages
Based on KnowledgeNet's learning model, this paper helps organizations identify an effective, expert-driven e-learning instructional design philosophy to successfully deliver e-learning in business.

701 e-Learning Tips
(2004) | Edited by Elliott Masie at The MASIE Center | 141 pages
Summarizes 701 e-learning tips into a book covering the ABCs of e-learning.

The e-Learning Design Challenge: Technology, Models and Design Principles (PDF)
(2003) | By David Huffaker, Georgetown University | 14 pages
Introduces his perspectives as a professional designer and web developer.

Safe & Sound: Securing Proprietary Customer Content in a Hosted e-Learning Environment (PDF)
(2003) | By Mike Ray at KnowledgeNet.com | 4 pages
Addresses the e-learning security concern and explains how best an e-learning provider should safeguard the integrity of its customers' information as well as its own.

Blended Learning for Compliance Training Success (PDF)
(2002) | By Karl M. Kapp, Bloomsburg University, and Carrie McKeague, EduNeering, Inc. | 12 pages
Discusses training in the compliance industry and proposes that blended learning will be a solution.

eLearning: A Key Strategy for Maximizing Human Capital in the Knowledge Economy (PDF)
(2001) | By PrimeLearning, Inc., and PrimeLearningGroup, Ltd. | 15 pages
Describes the advantages of e-learning and justifies why companies should consider e-learning.

Corporate e-learning: Exploring a new frontier (PDF)
(2000) | By Keith Bachman, WRHambrecht | 91 pages
Provides an overview of key aspects of the corporate e-learning market and offers an insightful framework for corporate leaders.

THINQ: The Future of Learning (PDF)
(2000) | By THINQ eLearnity | 35 pages
Describes the benefits of e-learning and proposes the frameworks and methodology by eLearnity for corporate e-learning solutions.

The Power of the Internet for Learning
(2000) | By Bob Kerrey on the Web-Based Education Commission | 185 pages
The most comprehensive report from the Web-Based Education Commission submitted to the President and the Congress of the United States. Discusses the power of e-learning and how to promote e-learning in education and business.

A Systematic Approach to Media Selection (PDF)
25 pages | By William W. Lee and Diana Owens, TTC Training Technology Consultants
Proposes a Media Analysis Model composed of four components: organizational assessment, information structure, media selection, and cost analysis based on a systematic approach.

E-learning: Education Businesses Transform Schooling (PDF)
By Peter J. Stokes from Eduventures.com | 9 pages
Introduces "e-learning" and proposes that the private entrepreneurial Internet businesses can play an important and valuable role in developing e-learning for the twenty-first century.