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The strategic use of information technology has the ability to transform teaching and learning helping institutions realize EDUCAUSE’s mission of "transforming education through information technologies." All institutions have made educating learners a critical priority. Technology is a means, not an end, toward that goal.

EDUCAUSE focuses on understanding learners, aligning learning principles and practices together and integrating learning technology—all with the goal of improving student success. EDUCAUSE members also benefit from tools and techniques that enable them to deliver high quality academic programs and support services in a flexible manner. The strategic use of information technology can enhance student engagement, improve access, and make services more convenient. As IT is integrated into the academic enterprise, a number of other issues are raised such as financing, policies, faculty involvement, and assessment.

We encourage you to explore EDUCAUSE’s resources on teaching and learning. These include the work of our members as well as material contributed from EDUCAUSE's strategic initiative, the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. We hope you will find the material of use and encourage you to contribute to future EDUCAUSE activities in teaching and learning.

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The New Landscape for Course Management Systems: May 13, 2003

Course management systems have reached an important juncture in their evolutionary lifecycle. With e-learning becoming integral to the curriculum in many colleges and universities, the scope and …
Highlights of E-Learning Support Practices: April 29, 2003

The growth of e-learning in higher education demands increasing faculty and student support requirements--equipment/infrastructure, training, course/curriculum development, and support/help funct…
Faculty Use of Course Management Systems: May 20, 2003

Abstract Faculty Use of Course Management Systems is a study of how faculty members use course management systems for teaching. More than 730 faculty and instructional staff throughout t…
Measuring Success in Web-Based Distance Learning: February 14, 2003

Assessment is a critical element in the design, initiation, and ongoing management of successful Web-based distance-learning programs, and one that is often overlooked. This Research Bulletin off…
Selecting Models and External Partners for E-Learning Initiatives: February 4, 2003

Although partnerships for e-learning hold great potential, that potential can only be realized if they are organized and managed for success at the outset. This Research Bulletin describes the ki…
Ownership of Online Course Material: January 7, 2003

There are a variety of reasons for examining the ownership of online course material. Beyond legal and financial reasons, other issues involve the use of student material, as well as conflict of …
Being Prepared for Technology Snow Days: December 10, 2002

With increasing use of instructional technology comes the probability that the technology will sometimes fail. Although many policies and procedures exist for more traditional outages (such as ca…
Strategies for Supporting Off-Campus Growth: December 4, 2002

Abstract Strategies for Supporting Off-Campus Growth is a study of the strategies for establishing and auditing distance learning programs by campus-based colleges and universities. Base…
The Afterlives of Courses on the Network: Information Management Issues for Learning Management Systems: November 26, 2002

Course management/learning management systems are used with increasing frequency in higher education, yet little attention has been paid to the information management policy issues surrounding th…
Technology Assessment: Making Sure We Get It Right: October 28, 2002

Assessment is a critical tool for decision makers because it provides the basis for answering internal and external questions, including those dealing with accreditation, use of technology, or co…