This collection of first-hand accounts from experienced and accomplished learning technology practitioners highlights issues in using learning technologies for flexible, distance and open learning. Drawing on their own experience, the authors identify and explore the most practical and complex issues faced and reflect upon the lessons learned. The definition of learning technologies is broad, encompassing not only the tools (print, audio, video, online applications) but their creative and informed application and social effects. Experiences from eight different countries are presented while...
This collection of first-hand accounts from experienced and accomplished learning technology practitioners highlights issues in using learning technol...
This edited collection focuses on the issues, practices and experience of using new technology for learning through distance education. The book explores case studies of learners from around the world and by drawing together their various experiences the book provides guidelines for effective use of technologies that practitioners and providers will be able to make use of. The book promotes cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary perspectives, acknowledges gender issues and proposes context-sensitive guidelines for learning technologies use. Exploring Learning Technologies is divided into four...
This edited collection focuses on the issues, practices and experience of using new technology for learning through distance education. The book explo...
Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the World Wide Web the field of distance training is little known or understood. This work presents reserch into four models of distance education, into which it is claimed nearly all provision world-wide falls provide a global overview of distance eduction and training examines case studeis of distance education establishments providing insight into their structure and advantages challenges the premise that distance training lacks academic excellence and status appraises the role of distance education as a tool for employers to provide...
Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the World Wide Web the field of distance training is little known or understood. This work prese...
Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the internet, the field of distance training is little known or understood. This guide addresses this knowledge gap and:
*presents research into four models of distance education, into which it is claimed nearly all provision world-wide falls *provides a global overview of distance education and training *examines case studies of distance education establishments providing insight into their structure and advantages *challenges the premise that distance training lacks academic exellence and status *appraises the...
Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the internet, the field of distance training is little known or understood. This guide addres...
Award-winning in its first edition, this book is an essential guide to the use of technology in flexible and distance learning, weighing up the pros and cons of different media. Fully updated, this second edition:
examines criteria and guidelines for the design and delivery of effective teaching, using modern learning technologies
focuses on the use of the Internet for distance and flexible education
considers the design and use of emerging technologies such as web-based video-conferencing and speech recognition
places emphasis on organisational and...
Award-winning in its first edition, this book is an essential guide to the use of technology in flexible and distance learning, weighing up the pro...
Award-winning in its first edition, this book is an essential guide to the use of technology in flexible and distance learning, weighing up the pros and cons of different media. Fully updated, this second edition:
examines criteria and guidelines for the design and delivery of effective teaching, using modern learning technologies
focuses on the use of the Internet for distance and flexible education
considers the design and use of emerging technologies such as web-based video-conferencing and speech recognition
places emphasis on organisational and...
Award-winning in its first edition, this book is an essential guide to the use of technology in flexible and distance learning, weighing up the pro...
Distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular way of studying, and most universities now provide courses using this method. Today's students, though, are demanding high quality, consumer-focused and flexible courses and learning resources. This means that providers of distance education need to reconsider key issues about their learner support systems, ensuring that this is delivered appropriately and effectively. This book considers the changing needs and demands of distance education students. It draws together contributions from the UK, USA, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, South...
Distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular way of studying, and most universities now provide courses using this method. Today's students, ...
Distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular way of studying, and most universities now provide courses using this method. Today's students, though, are demanding high quality, consumer-focused and flexible courses and learning resources. This means that providers of distance education need to reconsider key issues about their learner support systems, ensuring that this is delivered appropriately and effectively. This book considers the changing needs and demands of distance education students. It draws together contributions from the UK, USA, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, South...
Distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular way of studying, and most universities now provide courses using this method. Today's students, ...
