Theoretical and Practical Considerations for Virtual Learning Environments in Technical Communication: An Annotated Bibliography
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Starke-Meyerring, Doreen and Linda S. Clemens
Technical Communication Quarterly
1999

Abstract:

Many technical communication educators are exploring the potential of new and emerging information technology, specifically the World Wide Web, for delivery of their courses. This bibliography intends to help technical communicators explore the potential of virtual learning environments for their courses and to provide a point of entry into this burgeoning but rather unstructured field of inquiry. More specifically, the bibliography intends to provide a structured overview of approaches to conceptualizing, designing, developing, and evaluating virtual learning environments.