Addressing the 'Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education' with Internet-enhanced education

Citation
Me. Ritter et Ka. Lemke, Addressing the 'Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education' with Internet-enhanced education, J GEOGR HIG, 24(1), 2000, pp. 100-108
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
EnvirnmentalStudies Geografy & Development
Journal title
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
ISSN journal
03098265 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
100 - 108
Database
ISI
SICI code
0309-8265(200003)24:1<100:AT'PFG>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
This paper evaluates the use of the Internet to enhance learning and to pro mote good practice in undergraduate education according to Chickering and G amson's (1991) principles. Results from a survey of 236 geography students over the past 2 years indicate that the Internet can facilitate good educat ional practices, Students believe use of email encouraged student-faculty c ontact. Active learning is encouraged but is not overwhelmingly favoured by students. Prompt feedback is facilitated Students also believe the Interne t materials allow more efficient use of rime in ann out of the classroom, a nd enhance their learning.