How Problem-Based Learning Might Be Implemented in an Online Environment
June 23, 2006
Rick Kenny · Athabasca University, Canada
Mark Bullen · British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada
Mark Bullen · British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada
This session features an in-depth discussion by Rick Kenny of Athabasca University and Mark Bullen of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Rick and Mark will report on findings from their study on the fostering of problem-solving skills in online learning environments. Both presenters have extensive instructional design backgrounds and experience developing online courses. They report results of a research program to identify and measure problem solving in online contexts.
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