education links

Here are some helpful sites that offer information on learning theories, instructional design, and organizations offering web-based online courses.

• The Theory Into Practice (TIP) Database
  The TIP project involves the development of a hypertext database for theories of learning and instruction. The database contains descriptions of 50 theories, which are linked to 18 major concepts and 19 task/content domains. Each theory description includes the following sections. Overview, scope, application, example, principles and references.
• The Learning Theory Funhouse
  Dedicated to keeping viewers informed about learning and technology.
• Ed P540 course at Indiana University
  Database of learning theories and theorists and other resources.
• Theoretical Sources
  From the University of Colorado Instructional Technology Program. Features theoretical sources and explanations of Instructional Design Models.
• How People Learn (teaching resources)
  Honolulu C.C. Faculty Guidebook. Provides 100s of teaching tips from learning theories to creating the "right" classroom environment.
• Learning with Technology
  Dr. David Jonassen identifies several attributes of meaningful and engaging learning environments that technology can assist in creating.
• Don Clark's Systems Approach to Training
  Offers among other things and ISD training manual (based on ADDIE).
• World Lecture Hall
  Contains links to pages created by faculty worldwide who are using the Web to deliver university-level academic courses in any language. The World Lecture Hall does not administer any of the courses it links to. Some are distance-learning courses delivered entirely over the Internet. Others are designed for students in residence.
• The Physics Classroom (A High School Physics Tutorial)
  Created by students of Glenbrook South High School. Includes quizzes. 
• Tips for Writers and Designers
  List of handy tips for making your HTML pages look great.
• A Practical Guide to HTML Publishing and Resources
  Offers handy resources and guides for web site designers.
• The Castle Project Toolkit
  Make an online quiz! Tallies results.
• HTMLResources foOffInstructional Technology Research Online (InTRO)