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Journal Articles

Analysis & Technology Inc. (1995). Competencies and Skills for Instructional Designers. Click here

Bonswell, C. C. & Eison, J. A. (1991). Active learning: Creating excitement in the classroom. Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education. Click here

Defelice, R. A. & Kapp, K. M. (2009). Time to develop one hour of training. ASTD. Click here

Heller, B. & Proctor, M. (2010). Animated pedagogical agents and immersive worlds: Two worlds colliding. In Veletsianos, G. (Ed.) Emerging technologies in distance education. Edmonton, AB: AU Press, Athabasca University. Click here

Höffler, T.N. & Leutner, D. (2007). Instructional animation versus static pictures: A meta-analysis. Learning and Instruction, 17(6), 722-738. Click here

Jonassen, D., Davidson, M., Collins, M., Campbell, J., & Haag, B. B. (1995). Constructivism and computer-mediated communication in distance education. American Journal of Distance Education, (9), 7-26. Click here

Johnson, S. D. & Aragon, S. R. (2003). An instructional strategy framework for online learning environments. Jossey-Bass. Click here

Keller, J. M. (2000). How to integrate learner motivation planning into lesson planning: The ARCS model approach. Paper presented at VII Semanario, Santiago, Cuba, February, 2000. Click here

Kirschner, F.,  Kester, L. & Corbalan, G. (2011). Cognitive load theory and multimedia learning, task characteristics and learning engagement: The current state of the art. Computers in Human Behavior, 27(1) 1-4. Click here

Kosslyn, S. M. & Chabris, C. (1993).The mind is not a camera. The brain is not a vcr. Some psychological guidelines for designing charts and graphs. Aldus Magazine. Click here

Lawton, D., Bransford, J., Vye, N., Richey, M. C., Dang, V. T., & French, D. E. (2010). Learning science principles for effective online learning in the workplace. Paper presented at 40th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October 27 - 30, 2010, Washington, DC. Click here

Lin, L. & Atkinson, R. K. (2011). Using animations and visual cueing to support learning of scientific concepts and processes. Computers & Education, 56(2) 650-658. Click here

Mayer, R. E. & Moreno R. (2003). Nine ways to reduce cognitive load in multimedia learning. Educational Psychologist, 38(1), 43-52. Click here

Merrill, M. D. (2009). Finding e3 (effective, efficient and engaging) Instruction. Educational Technology, 49(3), 15-26. Click here

Moore, M. G. (1989). Three types of interaction. American Journal of Distance Learning, 3(2). Click here

O'Keeffe, G. S., Clarke-Pearson, K., & Council on Communications and Media (2011). The impact of social media on children, adolescents, and families. Pediatrics, 127, 800-804. Click here

Prensky, M. (2001). Digital natives, digital immigrants. On the Horizon, 9(5). Click here

Reiber, L. (1998). The Proper Way to Become an Instructional Technologist. Click here

Ritchey, R. C. (Ed.) (2000). The legacy of Robert M. Gagne. ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology. ED445674. Click here

Straub, E. T. (2009). Understanding Technology Adoption: Theory and Future Directions for Informal Learning. Review of Educational Research, 79(2), 625-649. Click here

Swan, K. (2004). Relationships between interactions and learning in online environments. The Sloan Consortium. Click here

Tamin, R. M., Bernard, R. M., Borokhovski, E., Abrami, P. C., & Schmid, R. F. (2011). What forty years of research says about the impact of technology on learning: A second-order meta-analysis and validation study. Review of Educational Research, 81(1), 4–28. Click here

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Evaluation of (2010). Evidence-based practices in online learning: A meta-analysis and review of online learning studies. Washington, DC. Click here

Vacarre, C., & Sherman, G., (2001). A Pragmatic Model for Instructional Technology Selection. In Branch, R. M. & Fitzgerald, M. A. (Eds.). Educational media and technology yearbook, vol. 2. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), pp. 16-23. Click here

Van Merrienboer, J. J. G., Clark, R. E., & de Croock, M. B. M. (2002). Blueprints for complex learning: The 4C/ID-model. Educational Technology, Research and Development, 50(2), 39-64. Click here

Wilson, B. G., Jonassen, D. H., & Cole, P. (1993). Cognitive approaches to instructional design. In G. M. Piskurich (Ed.), The ASTD handbook of instructional technology (pp. 21.1-21.22). New York: McGraw-Hill. Click here

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Reports and Books

Anderson, T. A. (Ed.) (2008). The theory and practice of online learning, (2nd ed.). Edmonton, AB: AU Press, Athabasca University. Click here

Archambault, L., Diamond, D., Coffey, M., Foures-Aalbu, D., Richardson, J., Zygouris-Coe, V., Brown, R., & Cavanaugh, C. (2010). Research committee issues brief: An exploration of at-risk learners and online education. International Association for K-12 Online Learning. Click here

Brandon, B. (Ed.) (2007). The eLearning guild's handbook of e-Learning strategy. The eLearning Guild. Click here

Cavanaugh, C., et al. (2009). Research committee issues brief: Examining communication and interaction in online teaching. International Association for K-12 Online Learning [iNACOL]. Click here

Cavanaugh, C. (2009). Getting students more learning time online distance education in support of expanded learning time in k-12 schools. Center for American Progress. Click here

Commonwealth of Learning (2005). Creating learning materials for open and distance learning: a handbook for authors and instructional designer. Vancouver, BC: Commonwealth of Learning. Click here

Education Week (2010). E-Learning 2010: Assessing the agenda for change. Click here

Education Week (2010). E-Learning 2010: E-educators evolving. Click here

Education Week (2011). E-Learning 2011: Crafting e-curriculum that inspires. Click here

Fahy, P. J. (2008). Chapter 7: Characteristics of interactive online learning media. In Anderson, T. A. (Ed.) The theory and practice of online learning, (2nd ed.). Edmonton, AB: AU Press, Athabasca University. Click here

Gray, L., Thomas, N., and Lewis, L. (2010). Educational Technology in U.S. Public Schools: Fall 2008 (NCES 2010– 034). U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. Click here

Gutnick, A. L., Robb, M., Takeuchi, L., & Kotler, J. (2011). Always connected: The new digital media habits of young children. The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. Click here

Hegarty, B., Penman, M., Kelly, O., Jeffrey, L., Coburn, D., & McDonald, J. (2010). Digital information literacy: Supported development of capability in tertiary Environments: Final report. Education Counts. New Zealand Minstry of Education. Click here

Herrington, J., Herrington, A., Mantei, J., Olney, I., & Ferry, B. (Eds.) (2009). New technologies, new pedagogies: Mobile learning in higher education. Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong. Click here

Horn, M. B. & Staker, H. (2011). The rise of K–12 blended learning. Innosight Institute, Inc. Click here

Hülsmann, T. (2004). Costing Open and Distance Learning. Vancouver, BC: Commonwealth of Learning. Click here Interactive Spreadsheets Click here

International Association for K-12 Online Learning [iNACOL] (2008). National standards for quality online teaching. Click here

International Association for K-12 Online Learning [iNACOL] (2010). National standards of quality for online courses. Click here

Jonassen, D. (1996).Handbook of research for educational communications and technology (1st  ed.). Bloomington, IN: The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Click here

Jonassen, D. (2004). Handbook of research for educational communications and technology (2nd  ed.). Bloomington, IN: The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Available to members for free. Click here

JISC. Effective assessment in a digital age: A guide to technology-enhanced assessment and feedback. JISC Innovation Group. Click here

Johnson, L., Smith, R., Levine, A., and Haywood, K., (2010). 2010 Horizon Report: K-12 edition. Austin, Texas: The New Media Consortium. Click here

Kennepohl, D. & Shaw. L. (2010). Accessible elements: Teaching science online and at a distance. Edmonton, AB: AU Press, Athabasca University. Click here

Metri Group (2006). Technology in schools: What the research says. Cisco Systems. Click here

Loranger, H., Schade, A., & Nielsen, J. (2002). Usability of Rich Internet Applications and Web-Based Tools: Design Guidelines Based on User Testing of 46 Flash Tools Nielsen Norman Group. Click here

Means, B., Toyama, Y., Murphy, R., Bkia, M., & Jones, K. (2010) Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development. Click here

Nadu, S. (2006). E-learning: A guidebook of principles, procedures and practices. New Delhi, India: Commonwealth Educational Media Center for Asia (CEMCA). Click here

Nichols, M. (2009). ePrimer Series. Mt Cook, Wellington New Zealand: Ako Aotearoa. Click here

Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education (2010). Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology: National Educational Technology Plan 2010. Click here

Orey, M. (2001). Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Bloomington, IN: The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Click here

Project Tomorrow (2011). The new 3 E's of education: Enabled, engaged, empowered: How today's students are leveraging emerging technologies for learning. Click here

Patrick, S. & Powell, A. (2009). A summary of research on the effectiveness of k-12 online learning. International Association for K-12 Online Learning [iNACOL]. Click here

Ross, S. M. & Morrison, G. R. (2008). Getting started in instructional technology research (4th ed.). Bloomington, IN: The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Available to members for free. Click here

Roffey, S. (2006). Creating learning materials for open and distance learning: Introducing the Commonwealth of Learning instructional design template for Microsoft Word 2007. Vancouver, BC: Commonwealth of Learning. Click here Updated templates (2009) Click here

Schlosser, L. A., & Simonson, M. (2005). Distance education: Definition and glossary of terms. Bloomington, IN: The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Click here

Sivin-Kachala, J. & BialoI, E. (2009). IESD comprehensive technical report: Evaluation of the social skills of full-time, online public school students. Interactive Educational Systems Design, Inc. Click here

Smith, A. (2010). Americans and their gadgets. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project Click here

Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) (2009). Guidelines for Professional Development of Online Teachers. Click here

Spector, J. M., Merrill, M. D., Van Merrienboer, J., & Driscoll, M. P. (2007). Handbook of research for educational communications and technology (3rd ed.). Bloomington, IN: The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Available to members for free. Click here

Taylor, P. & Keeter, S. (2010). Millennials: Confident. Connected. Open to change. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. Click here

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Evaluation of (2010). Evidence-based practices in online learning: A meta-analysis and review of online learning studies. Washington, DC. Click here

Welliver, P. W. (Ed.) (2001). A code of professional ethics: A guide to professional conduct in the field of educational communications and technology. Bloomington, IN: The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Click here

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