Innovating Education with an Educational Modeling Language: Two Case Studies

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Title: Innovating Education with an Educational Modeling Language: Two Case Studies
Language: English
Authors: Sloep, Peter B., van Bruggen, Jan, Tattersall, Colin, Vogten, Hubert, Koper, Rob, Brouns, Francis, van Rosmalen, Peter
Source: Innovations in Education and Teaching International. Aug 2006 43(3):291-301.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Case Studies, Investigations, On Campus Students, Distance Education, Extension Education, Demonstration Programs, Programming Languages, Formative Evaluation, Enrichment Activities, Research Problems, Foreign Countries, Open Universities
Geographic Terms: Netherlands
ISSN: 1470-3297
Abstract: The intent of this study was to investigate how to maximize the chances of success of an educational innovation--specifically one based on the implementation of the educational modeling language called EML. This language is both technically and organizationally demanding. Two different implementation cases were investigated, one situated in an institution for higher professional education that caters for on-campus students; the other in an institution for higher, open distance education, that serves off-campus, home-based students. Diffusion-innovation theory is used as the backdrop for the analysis. It helps us to understand why the implementations failed and what measures might be taken to avoid future failure in similar situations. (Contains 3 tables.)
Abstractor: Author
Number of References: 18
Entry Date: 2006
Access URL: https://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=TR74387184654417
Accession Number: EJ743991
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The intent of this study was to investigate how to maximize the chances of success of an educational innovation--specifically one based on the implementation of the educational modeling language called EML. This language is both technically and organizationally demanding. Two different implementation cases were investigated, one situated in an institution for higher professional education that caters for on-campus students; the other in an institution for higher, open distance education, that serves off-campus, home-based students. Diffusion-innovation theory is used as the backdrop for the analysis. It helps us to understand why the implementations failed and what measures might be taken to avoid future failure in similar situations. (Contains 3 tables.)
ISSN:1470-3297