James K. Baker

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How can we best measure the effectiveness of our instructional material?

For example, can we measure the quality of our textbooks on a chapter-by-chapter (or paragraph-by-paragraph basis)?

19 June 2013 5,739 36 View

How can we better utilize virtual environments to create an immersive learning experience?

Second life has been used to create a virtual classroom, but let's face it: Sitting in a (virtual or physical) classroom is not as much fun as playing Sims, Farmville, or even an old-style...

19 June 2013 4,063 3 View

What is the proper price per student for on-line distance learning, especially in massive on-line courses? Compare to the (fair) price of a textbook?

Many massive on-line course produce no visible revenue. Is this situation sustainable or is it like the non-revenue internet companies of the original ".com" bubble? Why shouldn't the student...

19 June 2013 4,435 3 View