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Andrews University Credit by Examination Services for Teachers Preschool-Grade 12Discover if you are eligible to earn credits toward certification by Andrews University's challenge exams option. -
COVID-19 Resources for Teachers - Online Instruction Preschool-Grade 12Provided by the North American Division Office of Education and organized by subject and grade, these resources will help as you transition to distance education. Also included are resources on learning how to teach online, a list of educational companies... -
Online Learning - Some Strategies for Success Grade 9-TertiaryHow can students make the most of online learning opportunities? This article includes introspective questions to prepare with, mistakes to avoid, and five keys to success. See also the author's new student orientation video, focusing on online... -
Transitioning to Online School During the COVID-19 Pandemic - San Gabriel Academy Educators Share Recommendations for Good Practice Kindergarten-Grade 12"Planning for any school year is a challenge, but planning for a pandemic year was not on the minds of the administration and faculty at San Gabriel Academy (SGA) in San Gabriel, California, U.S.A. Unknown territory has a way of producing challenges,... -
A New Game! Can We Play as a Team? Tertiary-LifelongBob Paulson discusses the advantages of Adventist colleges and universities working together as a team in the areas of enrollment and tuition, teacher training and technical support, purchase power, early enrollment programs for high school students, and sponsoring online courses and teachers. -
Administrative Essentials for Online Programs Kindergarten-Lifelong"Delivering programs online, whether at the elementary, secondary, or tertiary level, is a significant undertaking. This practical overview examines several areas administrators should consider as they set up or seek to improve online courses and programs... -
Administrator Perceptions of Internet-Based Distance Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities : a Mixed-Method Study TertiaryProblem: The quality of Internet-based distance education (IBDE) will increasingly become the standard by which students choose a program as higher educational options multiply due to the dramatic growth in distance education. A system-wide examination of perceptions of IBDE in Adventist higher education is important to administrators for future institutional strategic planning purposes, systemic adoption of policies and practices that promote excellence, and identifying collaborative efforts. -
Adventist Distance Education for K-20: A Vision Kindergarten-LifelongModern technology, through the World Wide Web, has the potential to provide for students separated by distance, access to quality education. Discussed here are the possibilities for collaboration among schools in building a consortia of Adventist schools,... -
Adventist Distance Education K-12: Some Considerations and a Vision for Collaboration Kindergarten-Grade 12Distance learning programs can provide Adventist education to more students and offer smaller schools the opportunity to expand their program offerings. Tim Kaldahl addresses the viability and purpose of online programs, the need for student and teacher support, and the importance of developing a distinctly Adventist distance learning program, inclusive of courseware. -
Adventist Education at the Beginning of the 21st Century - Fact or Possibility Kindergarten-Grade 12A look at current and future trends in Adventist higher education with advancements in technology, and the availability of on-line courses, video conferencing, distance learning programs, and on-line collaboration projects. The column "Out on A Lim"... -
Adventist Online Education - Realizing the Potential Kindergarten-Tertiary"This collection of research by Adventist online educators will be useful to many online educators, including those interested in the intersection of faith and online learning, and online learning in faith communities." -
Adventist Virtual Learning Laboratory Kindergarten-LifelongAdventist Virtual Learning Laboratory, which began as a grassroots project, now connects the world and provides "exemplary Adventist education for anyone, anytime, anywhere." This article traces the history, discusses the development, and explores the vision of AVLL, now known as AVLN. -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 29 Tertiary-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
APLE High School Program Packet - Griggs International Academy Grade 9-Grade 12Provided at a 2018 NAD convention breakout session, this packet explains how Griggs International Academy supports NAD schools by offering the Accredited Program for Learning Environments (APLE). Students take courses through APLE while being present at their... -
Benchmarks for Internet-Based Distance Education Tertiary-LifelongThis short articles features the IHEP study Quality on the Line: Benchmarks for Success in Internet-Based Distance Education which explored benchmarks,guidelines, best practices and principles that apply specifically to distance education. -
Building Relationships for Ministry to Online Students Grade 9-TertiaryDeveloping relationships with online students requires intentionality and commitment, just as in traditional classrooms. These ten helpful practices center on a powerful tool: email. -
Can Adventist Faith be Nurtured in an Online Class? Tertiary-LifelongThe author shares research and perspectives on teaching from a biblical perspective online. Section titles include: The growth in online learning, online faith integration, the teacher is key, genuine and personal contact affirms and nurtures faith, threaded... -
Connecting Adventist Teachers to Enhance Education Kindergarten-LifelongWith the wide variety of educational resources available on the web, where can Adventist educators go to find resources specific to their diverse need? Provided here is a synopsis of active web resources that serve to connect Adventist educators. Resources... -
Constant Connectivity, Maximum Mobility, Instant Interactivity: Adventist Distance Education in the 21st Century Tertiary-LifelongGriggs University President Gurubatham shares three key concepts that will influence how distance education is delivered through organizations such as Adventist Distance Education Consortium (ADEC) and Adventist Virtual Learning Network (AVLN): the integration of technology in instruction, collaboration, and a Christ-centered curriculum. -
Creating Learning Communities in Online Classrooms Kindergarten-LifelongHow important is the concept of community to the success of online learning? Don Roy and Shirley Freed explore the implications of community for online environments and consider how educators can facilitate its development. -
Creative Online Devotionals Grade 9-Tertiary"Undoubtedly, creating a God-centered worship experience in an online classroom can be very challenging. Without direct teacher guidance, how can students be led to experience true worship?" -
Designing Learning Modules for Online Courses - The 5-WH Approach Tertiary"More and more educators today are joining online teaching with little or no instructional design training. Challenges have been reported in in many regions around the world. In addition, time constraints present another challenge because of the many... -
Developing a Worldwide Extended Campus Program Tertiary-LifelongThe development of Loma Linda University's School of Health extension campus programs. The dwindling numbers of the traditional target population of higher education is a reason for innovation, which includes offering some course work at off-campus locations.... -
Developing Presence and Faith in Online Teaching Tertiary"While academic content and clinical experiences provide the foundation for most online nursing curricula, programs offered by Seventh-day Adventist schools build on an additional foundation—the development of faith in Christ." -
Distance Learners: Teaching and Assessing Information Literacy Tertiary-LifelongThis article discusses distance learners and teaching and assessing information literacy. Library support for these learners must follow learning outcomes assessment programs. It must emphasize the development of critical thinking skills and support culturally... -
Dual Enrollment for Global Education Grade 11-Grade 12This 2012 NAD presentation explores some tangible and viable approaches for effective K-16 language articulation toward an enhanced global education through a dual language program offered to worthy juniors/seniors in high schools and academies. The author... -
Education that Connects Grade 1-Grade 12Principal Forsey describes the transformation of Atlanta Adventist Academy from a metropolitan school with declining enrolment to a multi-campus technology-facilitated solution linking rural and suburban centers practically located where parents could deliver... -
Enhancing Learning Through Reflective E-Journals Grade 9-TertiaryA two-way process involving the teacher as well as students, journaling is useful in more than just face-to-face classrooms. E-journals can enrich both online and traditional classrooms. -
Essentials: Structure and Routine in Online Courses Kindergarten-LifelongIn this short introduction, Janine Lim shares the importance of creating structure and routine in online course delivery. The entire article, which explores the virtual equivalent of the classroom door, the furniture, the schedule, and the walls, may be accessed at http://www.avln.org/jae/lim403.htm. -
Faith Presence - Creating Online Environments That Nurture Faith Kindergarten-Tertiary"The geographic distance that separates teachers and students makes relationships less personal and hence more difficult to cultivate. Creating an online environment that nurtures faith depends on good relationships between teachers and students." -
Faith Presence - How Students Live Faith in the Online Classroom Grade 9-Tertiary"Is it possible to instill faith through online education? Course materials, discussion transcripts, and written interviews of students in three fully online classes in a Christian graduate school, were examined to find out if students experience... -
How to Successfully Support Online Teachers Kindergarten-Tertiary"Online education requires administrators who will provide support and mentoring to teachers―who are the school’s direct, daily connection with students. Administrators can accomplish this by building into the structure of the program formal,... -
Instructional Design Foundations of Online Education Tertiary"It is becoming a common practice today for educational leaders to check job applicants’ experience with online teaching as they consider names for a new faculty position. Conversely, less attention is placed on what type of online teaching training these job applicants received. -
Integrating Faith and Learning in Distance Education in the Ghanaian Context Grade 1-Grade 9"This paper synthesizes the philosophy of Adventist education, defines distance education, and recommends ways to integrate faith and learning among distance education students to provide an opportunity for them to accept Jesus as their personal Savior... -
JAE Editorial: Adventist Distance Education - A Bridge to Access Kindergarten-TertiaryThis special issue of The Journal of Adventist Education focuses on distance education. In her guest editorial, Janine Monica Lim writes of how online education can increase students' access to Christian education. Additional articles include: -
JAE Editorial: The Heart of the Institution Kindergarten-LifelongWhat does it mean for the library to be the heart of an institution? This JAE special issue on school libraries attempts to help educators and administrators gain new insights about the value of a vibrant library. Articles in this issue include: -
JAE Index - Volume 65 Kindergarten-Grade 12This Index to Volume 65 of the Journal of Adventist Education lists all articles and other published items for 2002-2003, except the 'Of Interest to Teachers' column. -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12This Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Claims for Missing Issues, Adventists in Poland Plan Internet Home-School Program. -
Learning Thresholds - A Journey in Online Learning and Teaching TertiaryTransitioning from face-to-face teaching to an online/blended delivery format can be a scary move to make. This study identified dominant domains of learning thresholds for three tertiary teachers new to online teaching. -
Managing Large Online Courses: The ADU Model TertiaryThe article discusses Adventist University of Health Sciences' (ADU) management of its online courses in Orlando, Florida, including adoption of effective course design, maintenance of required synchronous component, and support for students and instructors. -
Managing Large Online Courses: The ADU Model TertiaryDescriptions of the three online courses being offered by the Adventist University of Health Science (AUHS), in partnership of Embanet-Compass Knowledge Group (ECKG) are presented such as the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) nursing program, radiologic sciences program, and diagnostic medical sonography program. -
Metacognitive Regulation in Online Learning Tertiary-LifelongMetacognitive regulation has become an important topic for researchers because study regulation in turn affects study in general. Several authors consider that self-regulated students possess a good knowledge of metacognitive skills and, when they use them... -
Mobile Devices in the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12This North American Division resource discusses options such as Chromebooks, Laptops, Personal Devices, and iPads, as well as pros and cons of each. -
Not-So-Distant Education - Griggs International Academy Continues to Partner With Adventist Schools Kindergarten-TertiaryGriggs International Academy (GIA) helps extend quality, accredited education and resources to schools and homes. Whether in kindergarten or seeking a master's degree, students can find programs that will connect them to the teachers and books they need. -
Nurturing Faith Through Online Learning, Part 1: Planning Faith Integration Kindergarten-Tertiary"How can we shape the online learning environment to nurture the faith of students? How can we provide online experiences that clearly reveal a Seventh-day Adventist identity and mission alignment?" -
Nurturing Faith Through Online Learning, Part 2: Implementing Faith Integration Kindergarten-Tertiary"Faced with escalating trends globally in the utilization of online modalities for teaching and learning, perhaps one of the greatest challenges for Adventist educators is this: How can we shape online modalities to nurture the faith of students? How... -
Online Education at Montemorelos University: A Story of Change and Commitment Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the story of distance learning at Montemorelos University, from the establishment of the University Internet Team to the creation of the Office for E-learning Design and the e42 Platform. -
Overcoming Five Challenges of Teaching in a Hybrid Classroom Kindergarten-Tertiary"In collaboration and peer support, classroom teachers and administrators at all levels, along with education technology specialists, have shared with each other a myriad of simple and cost-effective tech tips and teaching strategies via blog posts and... -
Reflections on Pedagogical Hospitality and Remote Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12“Hospitality matters because it helps to create safe spaces where students are excited about what they are learning.…In whatever context teaching takes place, the starting point for pedagogical hospitality for Christian teachers must lie in their... -
Relationship of Design Style and Type of Online Course Tutoring to Self-Perceived Metacognitive Regulation of Learning Tertiary-LifelongThe present research sought to determine whether the presentation of materials and the type of tutoring modifies the perception of students' self-perceived metacognitive regulation and how the level of previous computer skills and age affect this perception... -
Rethinking Learning in a Lockdown - The Coronavirus Prompts this Principal to ask, What Really Matters? Kindergarten-Grade 12"Research shows us we learn best when feeling safe and happy. Our feelings allow us to engage our frontal cortex rather than going into fight or flight mode. This notion will be at the forefront of our thinking and planning as schools open once again, ensuring... -
Roles, Functions and Competences in Distance Education in Mexico Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this research was to determine the roles, functions and competencies of distance education professionals in Mexico. To this end, 118 distance education experts were identified and their perceptions were gathered using the Delphi methodology,... -
Sharing Christ Through Technology Kindergarten-LifelongMoving others closer to the image of God and making disciples of all nations are two goals technology can help Adventist educators accomplish. Excerpted from two morning worships given by Gordon Bietz, this article emphasizes the importance of not losing sight of the mission of sharing Christ. The complete devotional may be accessed at http://www.avln.org/jae/bietz403.htm. -
Smash Head on Keyboard to Continue: Two Social Work Teachers' Experience With Cyber-Teaching Tertiary-LifelongTwo social work professors share their experience creating a high quality web-based college course in social policy. Their journey moved them from tradition to innovation, improved their collaborative skills, and helped them find new methods for making decisions about assignments, grading, evaluation, and determining student outcomes. -
Strategies to Maximize Academic Integrity in Online Education Grade 9-TertiaryIn the “context of increased online education and potentially greater risks of academic dishonesty, this article focuses on strategies to maximize academic integrity applicable to online Christian education today. While the authors write from the context... -
Strengthening Adventist Education in the North American Division - Recommendations for Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12Facing decreasing enrollment rates, leaders appointed a NAD Education Task Force. Here are the resulting recommendations. -
Strengthening Education and Workplace Linkages - The E-Learning Challenge Tertiary"Globalization and technology have changed the role and function of today’s educational institutions. Educators need to understand the changes and adapt to them in order to provide students with the needed skills for today’s workplace. -
Teacher Perceptions of Internet-Based Distance Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities - A Mixed-Methods Study TertiaryProblem: An examination of Internet-based distance education (IBDE) is important in order to maintain the delivery of quality higher education and to encourage the systemic adoption of policies and practices that promote excellence in IBDE. The quality of online distance education will increasingly become the standard by which students choose a program as their educational options have multiplied with the dramatic growth in distance education. -
Teaching an Internet Course in Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the technology issue of JAE discusses the author's first experience teaching a college class entirely online. The author shares some of the pitfalls and drawbacks, as well as suggestions for success and student reactions to the course. -
Teaching and Assessing Language Skills Online Tertiary"This article explores strategies that can be used to effectively teach and assess the language skills of students in online language classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels." -
Teleduc - The Use of Screen Readers for Teaching People with Visual Impairments TertiaryThe objective of this study is to analyze the contribution of screen reader software, DosVox and Jaws, to distance education, based on the use of people with special visual needs (SNPV's). The study seeks to explore how screen reader software (TL) and the... -
The Classroom Teacher in the New Millenium Tertiary-LifelongWith the growing trend toward larger classes, greater specialization, and increased use of technology to convey information, the role of the classroom teacher seems to be more and more impersonal. Union College President Smith addresses this apparent disconnect,... -
The Online Library: A Professor's Personal Experience Tertiary-LifelongAccording to the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), members of distance-learning communities should have access to the same library services and resources provided for students and faculty on-campus. Ann Greer shares how Southern Adventist University (SAU) was able to secure and provide access to quality electronic library resources with assistance from services such as the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians (ASDAL) and the Adventist Library Information Cooperative (ALICE). -
The Virtual Mentor Program - An Initiative to Support First-year Students and Students at Risk TertiaryBoth traditional and online students can struggle for a variety of reasons. Virtual mentor programs are designed to identify those potentially at risk and to offer assistance as appropriate. -
Mentoring - An Intervention Program for Non-traditional Students Tertiary-Lifelong"The flexibility and accessibility offered by online studies are very attractive to non-traditional students. Their decision to continue with a program, however, may be strongly influenced by their work and family responsibilities. Mentoring is an important... -
Protecting Student Privacy - Learning From COVID-19 Kindergarten-TertiaryUnlike planned online learning utilizing course management or learning-management systems, the Emergency Remote Learning that took place during COVID-19 “often brought together poorly vetted online applications that utilize undefined levels of encryption...