The purposes of the study were to examine the concepts, features and educational effectiveness of Web-Based Instruction(WBI), to present the site addresses related to practical arts education for helping students or teachers` searching for needed educ...
The purposes of the study were to examine the concepts, features and educational effectiveness of Web-Based Instruction(WBI), to present the site addresses related to practical arts education for helping students or teachers` searching for needed educational information. This study was carried out by literature review and sites` analyses through PC communications. Web-Based Instruction(WBI) was defined as hypermedia-based instructional program which utilizes the attributes and resources of the Web to create a meaningful learning environment where learning is fostered and supported. WBI Features were divided into two categories: (1) key features(interactive, multimedial, open system, on line search, learner controlled, etc.) and (2) additional features(convenient, authentic, course security, cost effective, collaborative learning). Owing to these affirmative features, WBI could be described as more effective than traditional instruction in learning environment, leaners` critical skills, creative problem solving skills, and collaborative sensibilities. People who wishes to utilize WBI which have a lot of merits in practical arts education can use the site addresses showed in this study.