Web-Based Learning Environments Guided by Principles of Good Teaching Practice

In this article, we describe the preparation and execution of a statistics course, an undergraduate econometrics course, and a microeconomic theory course, each of which uses Internet technology as an integral part of the delivery of the course. We address the pedagogical and technical issues that must be resolved to achieve each of Chickering and Gamson's (1987) seven principles for good teaching practice using this medium. Pedagogical issues are paramount if the goal is to achieve the best teaching practice. Of equivalent importance, however, is choosing a technology that will support the chosen pedagogical strategy and work well over the World Wide Web. We make extensive use of the Web through an on-line syllabus-a series of Web pages that