The e-Learning Design Lab is involved with a number of e-learning research projects in that focus on meeting the educational and training needs of various organizations. Following are brief descriptions of some current e-learning research domains and research projects:
		Research Domains: Technology--Enhanced Learning Environments Technologies for e-Learning e-Learning Pedagogy Economic Impact of e-Learning Policy Issues for e-Learning Social Impact of e-Learning Knowledge Management e-Learning Standards Media for e-Learning

		Research Projects
		State Delivery Model: A new project to develop state level delivery models for online staff development. The project also involves the beta testing of Staff Development and Steppingstones modules. Online Academy Developed 23 online short courses for teacher education in reading, positive behavioral support and technology across the curriculum with national input in content development; created an automated course building software program; tested in 32 universities; courses currently installed at 170 universities nationwide. Steppingstones: Developing online instructional modules to assist teachers in implementing national curriculum standards in math, science and reading in inclusive classrooms. Particular attention is being given to accommodating the instructional needs of students with disabilities when addressing national curriculum standards. Three modules for teachers have been completed, one will be developed for students. Online Assessment Project: Research project to explore issues associated with online assessment. Kansas State Department of Education: A pilot study involving the use of online modules in staff development. Participating areas include a consortium of 26 districts in rural parts of the state and individual districts.		Staff Development: Developing online staff development modules for classroom teachers on topics determined to be of national priority in meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities. Topics include: Standards Based IEPs: Barbara Bateman, University of Oregon, Eugene. Best Accommodations: Peggy King-Sears, Johns Hopkins University Models for Collaboration: Jeanne Bauwens, Boise State University Effective Transition: Mary Morningstar, University of Kansas Relating Assessment to Instruction: Judy Elliott, Long Beach Unified School District, California Kansas State High School Computer Proficiency Exam: An online interactive exam for prospective University of Kansas students to demonstrate their computer proficiency has been developed. Intelligent Knowledge Management Environments: Developing an enhanced learning environment for use in training and developing officers in the U.S. Army. State of Alabama: A project involving assisting colleges and universities in implementing online modules in teacher education. Support is also being provided to local districts in utilizing CDs in meeting a statewide staff development priority.