Development and validation of a systematically designed unit for online information literacy and its effect on student performance for internet search training [electronic resource] /

Development and validation of a systematically designed unit for online information literacy and its effect on student performance for internet search training [electronic resource] / Dunsker, Emily K. [Tampa, Fla.] : University of South Florida, 2005. eng ABSTRACT: As online learning increases and classroom use of print textbooks are gradually replaced by web-based instruction, what features of online instruction prove beneficial to student learning? The present study has three purposes; (1) To examine the effects of conversion of textbook content to web-based instruction for an extant Internet search course. The researcher examined performance differences of an online textbook to web tutorial compared to a second version that included interactive features found in classroom instruction. (2) To investigate students perceptions of material that afforded high levels of learner control and compared responses to a more structured instructional module. (3) To document the design process used to convert textbook material to web-based instruction. Gagns̈ Events of Instruction (1985) differentiated features for comparison and treatment online modules; one featured content-centered, the other learner-centered instructional strategies. Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of South Florida, 2005. Includes bibliographical references. Text (Electronic thesis) in PDF format. System requirements: World Wide Web browser and PDF reader. Mode of access: World Wide Web. ABSTRACT: As online learning increases and classroom use of print textbooks are gradually replaced by web-based instruction, what features of online instruction prove beneficial to student learning? The present study has three purposes; (1) To examine the effects of conversion of textbook content to web-based instruction for an extant Internet search course. The researcher examined performance differences of an online textbook to web tutorial compared to a second version that included interactive features found in classroom instruction. (2) To investigate students perceptions of material that afforded high levels of learner control and compared responses to a more structured instructional module. (3) To document the design process used to convert textbook material to web-based instruction. Gagns̈ Events of Instruction (1985) differentiated features for comparison and treatment online modules; one featured content-centered, the other learner-centered instructional strategies. Adviser: Arthur Shapiro. Content-centered instruction. Learner-centered instruction. Constructivist. Behaviorist. Gagn.̈

Development and validation of a systematically designed unit for online information literacy and its effect on student performance for internet search training [electronic resource] /

Dunsker, Emily K.

[Tampa, Fla.] : University of South Florida,

2005.

eng

ABSTRACT: As online learning increases and classroom use of print textbooks are gradually replaced by web-based instruction, what features of online instruction prove beneficial to student learning? The present study has three purposes; (1) To examine the effects of conversion of textbook content to web-based instruction for an extant Internet search course. The researcher examined performance differences of an online textbook to web tutorial compared to a second version that included interactive features found in classroom instruction. (2) To investigate students perceptions of material that afforded high levels of learner control and compared responses to a more structured instructional module. (3) To document the design process used to convert textbook material to web-based instruction. Gagns̈ Events of Instruction (1985) differentiated features for comparison and treatment online modules; one featured content-centered, the other learner-centered instructional strategies.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of South Florida, 2005.

Includes bibliographical references.

Text (Electronic thesis) in PDF format.

System requirements: World Wide Web browser and PDF reader.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

ABSTRACT: As online learning increases and classroom use of print textbooks are gradually replaced by web-based instruction, what features of online instruction prove beneficial to student learning? The present study has three purposes; (1) To examine the effects of conversion of textbook content to web-based instruction for an extant Internet search course. The researcher examined performance differences of an online textbook to web tutorial compared to a second version that included interactive features found in classroom instruction. (2) To investigate students perceptions of material that afforded high levels of learner control and compared responses to a more structured instructional module. (3) To document the design process used to convert textbook material to web-based instruction. Gagns̈ Events of Instruction (1985) differentiated features for comparison and treatment online modules; one featured content-centered, the other learner-centered instructional strategies.

Adviser: Arthur Shapiro.

Content-centered instruction.

Learner-centered instruction.

Constructivist.

Behaviorist.

Gagn.̈