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12092s

Student Presentation (20 minutes)

William Meinke, University of Hawai`i at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, wmeinke@hawaii.edu
 * Designing and Evaluating an Online Resource Site for Distance Educators**

Information technology brings new efficiency and connectivity to the world and educators are leveraging these innovations to create enhanced virtual learning environments. The purpose of this instructional design project was to develop and evaluate a resource website that provides support for instructors teaching online. The site was built using quality content located in two other resource websites that had previously been used to serve a similar purpose: to provide readily available resources for instructors integrating technology tools into their instruction. Content and navigation of the site were well received and feedback for improved ease-of-use was noted. Suggestions for future development of this resource site are discussed, as are considerations that may improve other educational resource websites.

All Audiences Websites, online, resources, tools, instruction, usability