Session 4: Supporting international distance learning students

Purpose/Aim of this session

This session introduces you to important considerations for making your online course culturally diverse in its approach and delivery.

Upon the successful completion of this session, you will be able to:

Session 4: Supporting international distance learning students

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The lifelong distance learner

In this unit, tutors are invited to consider what their learners may find easy or difficult about learning at a distance using technologies that may be new to them, and what the tutors’ role is in supporting them.

Social Science 130B: Science and Religion II - Cognitive Neuroscience

The development of genomics, stem-cell research, robotics, nanotechnology, and neuropharmacology raises difficult religious and philosophical questions. Examines interdisciplinary approaches that cut across institutional boundaries, cultural borders, and religious traditions. Focuses on the relationship between religion and cognitive/affective/social neuroscience. Same as Logic and Philosophy of Science 140A-B.

Note: To access course, when in the UCI Distance Learning website, please

Xavier Font -- Full time and distance learning doctoral programme

Watch Leeds Met Reader Dr Xavier Font introduce our PhD programme for full time and part time distance learners at the International Centre for Events, Tourism and Hospitality at Leeds Metropolitan University. It currently has over 30 students from around the world. See our range of research awards http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/research/research-awards.htm

OCW and the University Marketing Function

Kathy Tam is a special assistant to the Dean of Continuing Education, Summer Session and Distance Learning at UCI. Since its inception, she had guided the OCW project's public relations as it grew from a small project of a handful of courses to its current size and impact.

Testing Cranial and Spinal Nerve Functional Integrity and Deficits

The virtual patients simulate the peripheral nervous system component part of the physical exam. It was designed to stimulate self-directed and problem-based learning. The rationale was to integrate related disciplines into a structured format that is readily accessible for local and distance learning, and learner self-assessment. It complements didactic and practical (dissection) activities of beginner health professional students enrolled in basic sciences.

CT Images of the Abdomen and Pelvis

This interactive tutorial serves as an introduction to normal cross-sectional anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis for preclinical students enrolled in medical human structure. The courseware was digitized and converted into Adobe Flash to stimulate active self-directed learning by integrating introductory radiographic anatomy into a structured format that is readily accessible for local and distance learning. It provides opportunities for learner self-assessment through repetition and immediate fe

Arizona Telemedicine Program

The Arizona Telemedicine Program is a large, multidisciplinary, university-based program that provides telemedicine services, distance learning, informatics training, and telemedicine technology assessment capabilities to communities throughout Arizona.

Peripheral Nervous System Review Flashcards

Eight electronic flashcard units in Macromedia Flash provide learners with drill-and-practice exercises reviewing peripheral nervous system essential terminology and associated definitions. The objective was to stimulate self-directed learning and to integrate anatomical terminology into a structured format that is readily accessible for local and distance learning.

Skull Tutorial

This tutorial module consists of a series of digitized images of the skull, illustrating bones, foramina, bony landmarks, and protuberances which were converted into Macromedia Flash for online distribution. The objective for creating the courseware was to stimulate more active self-directed learning. The rationale was to integrate skull osteology into a structured format that is readily accessible for local and distance learning and self-assessment. Active learning was achieved by creating twel

Inverse Square Law

This animation from KET's distance learning physics course demonstrates the mathematical formula for a scientific law as it applies to light.

The STEMPREP Program at SMU

The STEMPREP Program at SMU, a partnership between SMU and the not-for-profit Distance Learning Center, offers an early start training opportunity to talented students from minority communities underrepresented in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine (STEMM) research arena. The Program has been one of the most successful in the country in increasing the number of underrepresented minority students in the STEMM fields. The Program identifies gifted students in the 7th grade fro

Health Management I Module Guide

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Resource

This module was developed at the School of Public Health, University for the Western Cape for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health which was offered as a distance learning module between 2001 and 2008. Health management is considered

Health Systems Research I Module Guide

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Resource

Distance learning material

The materials provided are taken from three postgraduate modules which students study as part of the School's distance learning MA degree programmes in 'Literary Linguistics', 'Applied Linguistics, Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching' and 'Modern English Language'. Our courses generally consist of 10 units which cover the key areas of study within particular disciplines, in conjunction with material documenting the latest developments within each field. The 'Descriptive Lingu

Why study systematic theology? : with Dr Simon Oliver in discussion with Professor Tom O'Loughlin

In this episode of the ‘Why Study’ series, Dr Simon Oliver, an expert in systematic theology, explains what is meant by ‘systematics’ within the field of theology, how it relates to other parts of the discipline, and its relevance in today's culture

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH) - Module 3

This is the third module of a total of 8 modules for a two year part-time flexible distance learning course aimed primarily at medical doctors currently practising occupational health. It includes a residential block release component which consists of between 3 or 4 weeks over the two year cycle for practicum. While the course is aimed primarily at medical doctors currently practicing occupational health, it is also suited to selected graduates with appropriate University qualifications in rele

Why study systematic theology? : with Dr Simon Oliver in discussion with Professor Tom O'Loughlin

Peripheral Nervous System Patient Cases Studies

Nine patient cases in Macromedia Flash were designed to provide learners with drill-and-practice exercises assessing peripheral nervous system content acquisition and knowledge. The objective was to stimulate self-directed and problem-based learning in the format of NBME anatomy subject examinations. The rationale was to integrate related disciplines into a structured format that is readily accessible for local and distance learning.

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Occupational Medicine & Toxicology - Module 3

The third module of a total of 8 modules for a two year part-time flexible distance learning course aimed primarily at medical doctors currently practising occupational health. It includes a residential block release component which consists of between 3 or 4 weeks over the two year cycle for practicum.

While the course is aimed primarily at medical doctors currently practicing occupational health, it is also suited to selected graduates with appropriate University qualifications in re

Peripheral Nervous System Review Flashcards

Peripheral Nervous System Review Games

Five Jeopardy-style games for one to four players were developed in Macromedia Flash to provide beginner health professional learners with drill-and-practice exercises evaluating peripheral nervous system content acquisition and knowledge. The objective was to stimulate self-directed and problem-based learning in the format of NBME anatomy subject examinations. The rationale was to integrate related disciplines into a structured format that is readily accessible for local and distance learning.

Testing Cranial and Spinal Nerve Functional Integrity and Deficits

Homeschooling & Distance Learning Programs

Homeschooling & Distance Learning Programs. Part of the series: Homeschooling Advice. Distance learning programs are a great supplement to homeschooling because the assignments are graded and a record is kept of the student's work. Find a distance learning program online for a...

Thorax Virtual Anatomy Lab for Pre-professional Health Sciences Students

This is an online tutorial that serves as an introduction to human thorax gross anatomy for pre-professional health sciences students. Its objective is to stimulate active self-directed learning by integrating gross anatomy into a structured format that is readily accessible for local and distance learning. The thorax and its parts are dissected, photographed, and the images are digitized for computer-assisted instruction. They are constructed with Flash software for interactive learning. This k

Peripheral Nervous System Patient Cases Studies

Peripheral Nervous System Review Games

LATN 292/392, Literature of the Republic, Fall 2004

This course, making extensive use of resources available via the internet, focuses on the literature of the Late Republic. Readings will come primarily from the works of Cicero, Catullus and Lucretius . Students will participate in a weekly webcast lecture, an on-line discussion moderated by faculty members from participating institutions in the Associated Colleges of the South, and weekly tutorials with faculty members at their home institutions. This course is specifically designed for advance

Extraocular Skeletal Muscle-induced Eye Movements

The tutorial simulates eye movements provoked by the contraction of individual and synergistic extraocular skeletal muscles. The courseware was designed to stimulate self-directed and problem-based, local and distance learning. It complements didactic and practical (dissection) activities of beginner health professional students enrolled in human structure.

UT Matters: Beyond Innovative, UT builds blended online learning environment

As the largest online education provider in Ohio, UT's College of Innovative Learning offers a unique and progressive distance-learning experience that complements each student's learning style and abilities. Student-centered programming allows learners to utilize state-of-the-art technology to discuss, collaborate and interact with peers and faculty members across the globe.

Extraocular Skeletal Muscle-induced Eye Movements

NOAA Weather Education

NOAA offers links to a variety of educational materials on meteorology, hydrology, climatology, and other weather-related fields for children, teens, and young adults at this website. Students can find websites where they can learn about hurricanes, storms, tornadoes, and floods through interactive games. Teachers can find lightning safety presentations, satellite images, lightning photos, and glossaries. The website offers materials on weather related careers, degree programs, distance learning

Making e-learning even easier

Xpert is a search engine that helps users find and reuse learning resources. It provides information and links to learning resources from providers from around the globe. Xpert integrates with Xerte Online Toolkits to make it simple to publish open content and for learners to use and other content developers to re-use, adapt and repurpose. Content authors can also easily contribute resources to the Xpert repository via RSS Xpert Media Search and Attribution is a ground-breaking website hel

U-Now

U-Now is The University of Nottingham's collection of open educational materials which have been uploaded to the web for anyone to use. The materials range from complete modules to smaller scale learning objects and highlight a range of teaching and learning activities from across the University. There are no assessments and no credits awarded but U-Now provides an opportunity to browse or download material and learn more about a familiar subject or a new topic. You can also listen to the Vice

Increasing student engagement using podcasts - Case study

Download the supporting PDF file for this episode http://bit.ly/fEveZU from the Learning to Teach Online project website. This case study examines the use of simple audio podcasts in a fully online distance education class, as part of the DUCKLING research project conducted by the Beyond Distance Research Alliance at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. It discusses the benefits of using podcasts as part of an integrated online learning strategy in a distance learning context, and

Why Study an MA in Systematic & Philosophical Theology at the University of Nottingham?

In this episode of the ' Why Study' series, Dr Simon Oliver, an expert in systematic theology, talks about the Distance Learning MA course in Systematic and Philosophical Theology.

Why Study an MA in Church History at the University of Nottingham?

In this episode, Dr Frances Knight discusses the MA in Church History at the University of Nottingham and how it can be studied by Distance Learning.

Darden EMBA/GEMBA: Distance Learning

Professor Paul Simko talks about how distance learning works in both the MBA for Executives (EMBA) and Global MBA for Executives (GEMBA) programs.

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH) - Modules 1 and 2

Authors:

Prof Jonny Myers

First two modules of a two year part-time flexible distance learning course aimed primarily at medical doctors curre

MAS.714J Technologies for Creative Learning (MIT)

This course explores how new technologies can help people learn new things in new ways. It analyzes principles and strategies underlying the design of innovative educational technologies and creative learning environments, drawing on specific case studies such as the LEGO Programmable Brick and Computer Clubhouse after-school learning centers. The course will include hands-on activities, analysis of learning experiences, and design of new tools and activities.
En los últimos tiempos se han producido importantes cambios en el mundo universitario. Crecen las exigencias de la sociedad y se amplía el abanico de perfiles universitarios. En este nuevo marco surge la enseñanza abierta y a distancia (ODL, Open and Distance Learning) para suplir las necesidades de aquellos que tienen dificultades para acceder a la universidad "convencional" o bien para los que la prefieren como opción de estudio. Este artículo describe la situación actual de la ODL en el

What does electronic conferencing afford distance education?

Technology is potentially offering many opportunities to extend and expand distance learning in the higher education sector. Electronic conferencing, in particular, is seen as a technique, which offers opportunities for course delivery and methods of interaction for distant learners. This paper examines the similarities and differences between face-to-face seminars and on-line discussions. Through the concept of affordance it is shown that both benefits and limitations for interaction exist for

Usage Analysis Driven by Models in a Pedagogical Context

In the context of distance learning and teaching, the re-engineering process needs a feedback on the learners' usage of the learning system. The feedback is given by interviews, questionnaires, but in the majority of systems, it is given by log files. We consider that it is important to interpret tracks in order to compare the designer's intentions with the learners' activities during a session. In this paper, we present the usage tracking language – UTL. This language was designed to be gener

Scripts for Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. Effects of social and epistemic cooperation s

Not available,Doctoral Dissertation, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.

Fostering computer supported collaborative learning with cooperation scripts and scaffolds

The study investigates collaborative learning of small groups via text-based computer-mediated communication. We analyzed how two approaches to pre-structure communication influence participation, individual knowledge transfer, the convergence of participation and the convergence of knowledge among peers. We varied the factor scripted cooperation and the factor scaffolding in a 2x2-design. 105 university students of Educational Psychology participated. Results show that scripted cooperation was

Instructional Engineering for Learning Objects Repository Networks

Knowledge management in organizations, the learning objects paradigm and the advent of a new Web generation, the "Semantic Web", are major actual trends that reveal a new potential for a renewed distance learning pedagogy, but at a certain number of conditions. The first and foremost is the use of education modeling languages and instructional engineering methods to help decide how to assemble learning objects in meaningful learning and knowledge management environment. This article proposes a s

Approche auteur pour les Situations Actives d'Apprentissage : Scénarios, Suivi et Ingénierie

Not available,Mémoire d'Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, spécialité informatique, Université Joseph Fourier – Grenoble 1, Laboratoire CLIPS- IMAG, Grenoble, 22 Octobre 2005

COW, a Flexible Platform for the Enactment of Learning Scenarios

Open and Distance Learning platforms are more than system delivering pedagogical ressources. They require mechanisms for the enactment and coordination of pedagogical modules and learning activities. A common solution to express learning paths in learning management systems (LMS) can be the use of Educational Modelling Languages (EML). The next step will be the enactment of these models. For that purpose, workflow management system can be used. These systems formerly reserved for highly structur

EMLs : case study in distance learning education

After a short characterization of what an educational modeling language should be, we will deal with the respective interest of two EML proposals : one proposed by OUNL (OUNL/EML and IMS/LD which is derived from it) and one proposed by UNED (PALO). We will then identify reasons that lead us to choose OUNL/EML for experimentation in distance learning education in order to model our scenario. Finally we will present some limitations or extensions we have identified.

A Metadata Based Web Distance Learning Platform

Distance Learning is acquiring a role that becomes more and more important with the huge diffusion of the Internet and related technologies. Consequently, the investigation for adequate architectures and platforms supporting flexible Distance Le arning engines and solution is nowadays of great interests in the Scientific Community. The present paper introduces a platform based on the adoption of Metadata concepts and on the use of a “processorlike” behavior of the Web Course Delivery engine

Socrates Mailbox - Rapport de Synthèse

Le projet Mailbox (1996-1998) est un projet d’observation sur deux ans qui s'est déroulé dans le cadre du sousprogramme Enseignement Ouvert et à Distance — Open and Distance Learning (EOD-ODL) du Programme SOCRATES de la Direction Générale XXII de la Commission européenne. Lancé en septembre 1996 ce projet a pour objectif d’étudier par une approche ethnographique l’utilisation des systèmes de communication électronique dans l'enseignement primaire et secondaire. Dix-sept école

TéléCabri, un environnement pour le préceptorat à distance.

L'objectif du projet TéléCabri est de contribuer à la solution de ces problèmes en apportant des moyens complémentaires de l'action humaine pour assurer la continuité de la scolarité pendant l'hospitalisation des enfants ou adolescents. TéléCabri doit apparaître comme une machine partenaire de l'élève autant que de l'enseignant. En intégrant la téléprésence et des fonctionnalités de coopération dans un environnement informatique pour l'apprentissage humain.

Designer integration in training cycles : IEEE LTSA model adaptation

This paper describes an architecture centered on a component model for the course cycle. This model guides a re-engineering process based on the observed use scenarii. It is applied in an institutional framework and uses learning devices provided by the open source community. The architecture integrates the latest works on learning technology standards.

Managing complexity of e-learning administration in ARCADE

ARCADE (Architecture for Reusable Courseware Authoring and DElivery) is a Webbased e-learning platform specially targeted to the needs of distant education in universities and schools. This paper presents ARCADE in two aspects: as a system for distance learning and as a virtual university. The authors put accent on the way of organization of the education process as a whole while showing the power of the ARCADE platform. Moreover, there is discussed in details the administration of courses and s

Distance Education Standards and Legal Issues - Computing Education Perspective

This paper aims to examine the legal issues related to the recognition of professional ICT qualifications amongst countries in EU, as well as international and European standards for education and training, certification and validation of distance training courses, etc. At the end we are proposing a course structure, certificate format, as well as the educational standards to be followed in the design process.

Design Issues of a Distance Learning Course on Business on the Internet

The paper presents the main design issues of a distance learning course on Business on the Internet. The instructional design is based on a learner centered instructional stratedy allowing learners get opportunity to construct their own knowledge while solving real business problems and transfer their knowledge to other learners. They learn autonomously taking the responsibility for their learning and following their individual cognitive styles, interests, preferences. The learners have access t

User Interfaces for a Virtual Learning Environment: Two Study Cases

A recent powerful idea in the design of Web-based learning environments is the usage of virtual places. The employment of interface metaphors is one of the approaches enabling inexperienced users to feel comfortable in such virtual environments. We have designed a Virtual Environment for Distance Education and Training (VEDET), which provides basic virtual spaces, resources, and services. In this paper we discuss the user interface of two Web-based distance learning courses Business on the Inter

Small company attitude towards ICT based solutions: some key-elements to improve it

In this paper we illustrate some research results concerning the attitude of small companies towards ICT based solutions (specifically Distance Communication, Training and Consultancy); in addition, we introduce some key-elements to overtake the obstacles to introducing ICT in small companies for new business processes; amongst others, we highlight the need for training about technological innovation as well as about organizational and cultural changes that must occur within a company. The conce

Explication et préceptorat, à propos d'une étude de cas dans TéléCabri

Après avoir présenté un cadre d’étude des processus explicatifs, nous présentons l’analyse didactique d’une interaction téléprésente entre un précepteur humain et son élève. Nous montrons comment l’explication n’est pas une propriété intrinsèque du discours mais un attribut, résultat d’une construction de signification pendant l’interaction du précepteur avec son élève.

Studying participation networks in collaboration using mixed methods

This paper describes the application of a mixed-evaluation method, published elsewhere, to three different learning scenarios. The method defines how to combine social network analysis with qualitative and quantitative analysis in order to study participatory aspects of learning in CSCL contexts. The three case studies include a course-long, blended learning experience evaluated as the course develops; a course-long, distance learning experience evaluated at the end of the course; and a synchron

Evolving from a Traditional Distance Learning Model to e-Learning

This paper presents experiences from the course of Informatics at the Hellenic Open University. Problems faced and lessons learned are presented relating to the introduction of e-learning capabilities into this course that was initially based on a traditional distance-learning model. The paper discusses the need that imposed the introduction of e-learning infrastructure and procedures into the course, the steps taken and the students' attitude towards these changes. It also discusses points whe

Distance learning meets Open Source

Most of the current German concepts for distance learning are still based on written study material with complementary face-to-face sessions. Modern e-learning tools are not as frequently in use as one might think or as it is often demanded. This article focuses on the obstacles that occur in the daily work with e-learning tools and which hinder the further spreading of e-learning on college level. One of the main problems is that study material as well as concepts have to be transformed in a w

Elup Editor Conceptual Guide and User Manual

The eLup editor: elearning Quality Process Editor is based on the conceptual model adopted by the E-Quality project (www.e-quality-eu.org). The purpose of the eLup software is to enable the e-learning professional to structure and document the quality approach used in his/her organisation by making use of the approach and findings of the equality project. The eLup software was developed within Montpellier 2 University. The software is a model editor coupled with a database using Java, MySQL and

Grounding Collaborative Knowledge Building in Semantics-Based Critiquing

In this paper we investigate the use of Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA), Critiquing Systems, and Knowledge Building to support computer-based teaching of English composition. We have built and tested an English Composition Critiquing System that make use of LSA to analyze student essays and compute feedback by comparing their essays with teacher's model essays. LSA values are input to a critiquing component to provide a user interface for the students. A software agent can also use the critic fe

Learning Design and Run-Time Resource Binding in a Distributed e-Learning Environment

Nowadays, the need for e-learning systems supporting a rich set of pedagogical requirements has been identified as an important issue in the field of distance learning. Several initiatives take place in order to meet this need. Maybe, the most important of these initiatives is IMS Learning Design [6] that provides a framework to depict pedagogies. Furthermore, we are aware that the provision of different learning paths tailored on learner's characteristics and preferences guarantees the learner

Quality in the New Learning Space: Ongoing Process of Teacher and Staff Training

Quality in the new learning space: ongoing process of teacher and staff training,Proceedings with reading panel

SMART-Project : Un environnement informatique support d'activités collaboratives d'apprentissage pa

Cet article présente les spécifications et la modélisation d'un environnement informatique appelé SMART-Project, support d'activités collaboratives d'apprentissage par projet à distance. Nous avons adopté pour cet environnement, une démarche gestion de projet, médiatisée par un système multi-agents capable de fournir un soutien et une assistance aux différentes personnes engagées dans un tel environnement. Nous avons proposé une matrice intitulée ARP (Apprentissage, Respect de

Le rôle du scénario pédagogique dans l'analyse d'une formation à distance Analyse d'un scénario

Le scénario est un outil qui se révèle particulièrement utile lors de la conception d'une formation en ce sens qu'il offre l'opportunité de déterminer les activités d'apprentissage qui seront proposées et de définir leur articulation dans le dispositif (scénario d'apprentissage) mais également de décrire les actions qui seront menées par les différents acteurs, enseignants ou apprenants (scénario d'encadrement). Le scénario constitue à ce titre un élément sur lequel il peut �

Perception par le tuteur de l'activité d'un apprenant engagé dans une activité collective à dist

Cet article cherche à répondre à une des difficultés rencontrées par un tuteur en situation de suivi d'une activité collective à distance, à savoir la perception de l'activité individuelle des apprenants dans l'activité de groupe. À partir d'une étude de la littérature sur les scénarios d'activités collectives à distance et sur la dynamique de groupe, nous proposons des moyens de faciliter la perception de l'activité individuelle par le tuteur. Ces moyens s'appuient sur une perc

CARRRE : un modèle de caring pour le support aux communautés d'apprentissage

Nous présentons un cas de formation à distance à l'Université de Central Floride regroupant 1200 étudiants chaque semestre. Après une étude exploratoire auprès des apprenants et des enseignants, nous nous interrogeons sur l'efficacité des EIAH dit « socialement prescriptifs ». Malgré des règles précises, les apprenants quittent l'environnement de la formation et se regroupent sous forme de communautés d'apprentissage efficaces. Après avoir exploré les différentes théories dis

Les avis individuels sont-ils pris en compte lors d'une activité collaborative à distance ? Quels

Cet article a pour objectif de mettre en évidence de quelle manière les avis individuels sont pris en considération lors d'une activité collaborative. Nous nous attacherons à vérifier tout d'abord dans quelle mesure les avis individuels des 96 sujets de notre échantillon se modifient ou non selon la modalité de travail collaboratif (modalités de constitution de la paire, consignes collaboratives visant ou non au consensus) à laquelle ils sont confrontés (question de recherche 1). Ensu

Indexer des situations d'apprentissage coopératif

Cet article est l'étude d'une indexation de documents produits par des enseignants concepteurs dans le cadre de formations à distance conduites avec l'environnement d'apprentissage ACOLAD. Les documents nommés "énoncé de situation d'apprentissage" sont des situations de départ pour des activités en groupe proposées aux apprenants. Les auteurs des situations d'apprentissage ainsi que des tiers enseignants attribuent des critères à ces documents pour créer une banque de ressources et pe

La fourniture de services : une approche novatrice pour l'ouverture des systèmes de formation et du

Dans cet article, nous proposons un concept novateur de « système fournisseur de services applicatifs » qui favorise l'ouverture et l'interopérabilité des systèmes de formation. Le but de cette ouverture est de faciliter l'interaction entre systèmes et, par la même occasion, d'ouvrir le marché de la FOAD par l'introduction d'un nouveau modèle économique. Les premiers services que nous développons dans cet article sont des services de gestion des contenus et des services de gestion de

Analyse des possibilités d'intégration d'un environnement collaboratif de modélisation dans des c

L'article décrit le processus et les résultats de l'évaluation pédagogique de ModellingSpace, un environnement d'apprentissage collaboratif conçu pour développer les compétences de modélisation scientifique des élèves de 11 à 17 ans. Les auteurs se focalisent ici sur l'évaluation de la mise en uvre de pratiques pédagogiques nouvelles dans le cadre d'un processus d'implantation qui a été mis en place dans des contextes scolaires authentiques avec l'aide de réseaux de praticiens

Approche par transformation de modèles pour la conception d'EIAH

Ce papier concerne la conception de situations d'apprentissage dans le cadre de la formation à distance. Des travaux préalables ont été menés afin de proposer un langage, CPM (Cooperative Problem-based learning Metamodel), exploitant la richesse graphique proposé par UML (Unified Modeling Language). CPM est alors construit sous la forme d'un profil UML.Il se positionne au niveau des phases de conception en amont des EML (Educational Modeling Language). Nous présentons alors une technique

L'apprentissage « situé » dans les cours en ligne : le cas du colloque scientifique virtuel (CSV)

Nous présentons une situation de e-learning développée dans le cadre d'un cours à distance destiné à des étudiants universitaires de deuxième cycle. Dans ce cours, les étudiants sont mis en situation de participation à un colloque scientifique virtuel (CSV) en mode asynchrone. Nous présentons le scénario pédagogique et l'environnement technologique développé pour mettre en uvre ce scénario puis analysons dans quelle mesure ceux-ci respectent les principes de l'apprentissage sit

Vers un modèle générique dassistance aux acteurs du téléapprentissage

Nous présentons un modèle générique d'assistance aux acteurs du téléapprentissage. Le modèle permet de décrire des systèmes dassistance pour tout système informatisé distribué ou non, quel que soit le domaine de connaissances et quel que soit lacteur du téléapprentissage (apprenant, concepteur, formateur-tuteur, etc.) qui utilise lassistance. Le système d'assistance peut aider ces usagers en leur offrant des conseils et en adaptant l'interface en fonction de leurs caractéri

Une expérience de construction de cartes conceptuelles dans un contexte de téléapprentissage univ

Nous décrivons une expérimentation de construction de cartes conceptuelles par des étudiants adultes dans un cours universitaire en sciences cognitives diffusé en ligne dans un contexte de formation à distance. Chaque étudiant est invité à élaborer une carte conceptuelle après lecture de textes. Les cartes conceptuelles sont réalisées à l'aide du logiciel MOT, permettant une représentation graphique des connaissances selon une technique de modélisation par objets typés. Les étud

The Logic-ITA in the classroom: a medium scale experiment

This paper presents the experiment and consequent evaluation of introducing the Logic-ITA in a second year tertiary undergraduate class. The Logic-ITA is a web-based Intelligent Teaching Assistant system, aimed at alleviating some of the problems caused by large classes or distance learning. Its domain of application is the construction of formal proofs in logic. The system acts as an intermediary between teacher and students: on one hand, it provides students with an environment to practice for

A Collaborative Case Study System For Distance Learning

Distance Learning from Case Studies involves enabling collaboration between two or more learners at a distance on a case study activity. In this paper we present an empirical qualitative study that simulates a learning scenario in which a pair of subjects at a distance are provided with a collaborative learning environment and required to collaborate in order to solve a case study. The results of this empirical qualitative study have implications that informed the design of a system: LeCS (Learn

Combining Knowledge Awareness and Information Filtering in an Open-ended Collaborative Learning Envi

Knowledge awareness (KA) has been proposed to increase collaboration opportunities in an open ended and collaborative learning environment. To encourage collaboration, an individual userâs agent called KA-Agent autonomously informs the learner about up-to-the-minute activities from other learners. For instance, a message might be ãsomeone is looking at the same knowledge that you are looking at.ä Although this message, called active KA, is very useful to create real-time collaboration, a larg

Distance learning and foreign language teaching

Among numerous modes of technology enhanced learning there are not many that have received as much attention as distance learning. Stimulated by the recent rapid developments in Web technologies, researchers in both ICT and education are constantly working to make the most of technological resources and put them to the best pedagogical use. In the area of foreign language teaching a lot has been done to cover a variety of world languages, but there are constant attempts for new solutions, taking

Contextualizing Discussions in Distance Learning Systems

In distance learning systems, communication tools are rarely integrated into learning activities, which does not encourage their use. The main goal of our work is to mitigate this lack of integration. Our aim is to bring the discussion activities closer to the learning activities, i.e. to situations to which the discussions must ideally relate to in order to promote learning between students. Thus, we suggest two models of forum which are contextual and based on a structuring of discussions resp

Enabling Efficient Real Time User Modeling in On-line Campus

User modelling in on-line distance learning is an important research field focusing on two important aspects: describing and predicting students actions and intentions as well as adapting the learning process to students features, habits, interests, preferences, and so on. The aim is to greatly stimulate and improve the learning experience. In this context, user modeling implies a constant processing and analysis of user interaction data during long-term learning activities, which produces l

Using a Grid Platform for Enabling Real Time User Modeling in On-line Campus

User modelling in on-line distance learning is an important research field focusing on two important aspects: describing and predicting students actions and intentions as well as adapting the learning process to students features, habits, preferences, and so on. The aim is to greatly stimulate and improve the learning experience. Indeed, on the one hand, students intentions may change during the realization of learning activities and thus their actions evolve accordingly as the learning pr

Supporting Effective and Useful Web-based Distance Learning

Learners interacting in a Web-based distance learning environment produce a variety of information elements during their participation; these information elements usually have a complex structure and semantics, which makes it rather difficult to find out the behavioral attitudes and profiles of the users involved. User modelling in on-line distance learning is an important research field focusing on two important aspects: describing and predicting students actions and intentions as well as ada

WWG: a Distributed Infrastructure for Learning in Groups

This paper describes the experiences of learning and working in groups on the Computer Science studies at Virtual Campus of the Open University of Catalunya. Two communities have used a web based shared workspace tool to a) coordinate the task of tutors of a computer architecture course, and b) a problem based collaborative learning project with software engineering students. These experiences have lead to the design of WWG: a distributed infrastructure for distance learning in groups at Interne

New Media and Open and Distance Learning: New challenges for Education in a Knowledge Society

The "digital society" provides not only with new technology, but also with new concepts. Information plays a central role and becomes a valuable good, but knowledge cannot be reduced to information, and one aim for educators is to contribute in a "knowledge society", not only an "information society". A knowledge society is structured in networks, enriching the traditional hierarchies; a knowledge society promotes a kind of "collective intelligence". In such a society, open and distance learning

A Framework for Assessing Self, Peer and Group Performance in e-Learning

In this chapter we propose a framework that supports the analysis and assessment of collaborative learning of online groups of students working on a complex task (software project, or case study) in a real web-based, distance learning context. On the one hand, our approach is based on principled evaluation criteria that involve and measure a variety of elements and factors as well as on a combination of a basic qualitative process and a quantitative method that provide a grounded and holistic fr

An approach to distance learning curriculum appropriation

The work presented aims at supporting distance learning students in their appropriation of a curriculum. We propose an approach that consists in helping students to construct individual projects. We dissociate different aspects (planning, evaluation and regulation) that can be useful for this purpose, propose a technological approach (epiphyte system, ontology-based model) and example of tools currently provided by the Saafir framework.

Enhancing a Web-Based Distance-Learning Curriculum with Dedicated Tools

The work presented in this paper aims at supporting students involved in a Web-based distance-learning curriculum. For such a purpose, the Saafir system proposes students with different tools that support them in their appropriation of this curriculum, e.g. visualization of the curriculum from different points of view or construction of individual projects by putting different items of the curriculum into relation. In order to allow using Saafir with already existing distance-learning Websites,

Identifying Coordination Agents for Collaborative Telelearning

This paper deals with identifying roles for coordination agents in a future collaborative telelearning environment. The current practice of students participating in a net-based simulation marketing game on-campus, is studied with an eye on designing a future collaborative telelearning environment where this same net-based simulation game will be central. The work described in this paper is situated within the theoretical foundations of computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL). In partic

Academic research for schools

Academic subjects are usually extremely far from actual problems and questions of academic research. Material at school is often presented as a sum of fixed, immovable facts one has to learn, although in the world of research these facts may be regarded as questionable or even disproved. On the other hand, pupils rarely have an understanding of how facts are developed and understood. As it is impossible to bring a researcher to every school, we are working on the project that would help research

Designing and application of E-portfolio for teacher training

Portfolio is not just a magic word but it is mandatory for everyone in today's free market. Some companies started their own portfolios for employee assessment. Other has them for optimization purposes or even education. Each of us first encounter portfolio in schools. Big books with grades and other useful data were in them. In the teacher education we also have portfolios and the most important is teacher training portfolio. Based on this portfolios employees decide who to hire or not. With th

Providing feedback in web-based learning

In distance learning supported by LMS, it is extremely important to provide automated or partially automated feedback about learning outcomes to students as well as feedback about the efficiency and quality of teaching and learning to teachers and to management of the institution that provides web-based learning courses. In this article, we present the solutions implemented in the LMS eCampus that are theoretically grounded and have been proved in praxis.

Using Web-Based Course to Enhance Educational Process at Jordan Universities A Case Study

This paper shows that the use of web-based instruction in IT undergraduate distancelearning program is one vivid demonstration of the potential of using technology in instruction. The paper also shows that using web-based course strongly contributed to the effectiveness of distance learning by improving the quality of students' comprehension in areas of critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making ability, aptitude for detail, written communication, knowledge of information, and ability t

A Dynamic Web Site for the Distant Self-Assessment of Students

This work deals with the development of a freely accessible website system, useful for selfassessment of distance students of different levels. The system also offers the teachers the possibility to construct tests and to evaluate their students progress. The system includes a database that is created in accordance to the theoretical framework that concerns evaluation techniques using new technologies. The database covers the cognitive material of different levels of primary and secondary educ

Design and architecture of an online system for Vocational Education and Training

E-learning and tele-training have been evolved over time from a newborn trend for complementing the learning process to a major form of education and training for supporting mainly geographically scattered users. Learning and training, can be applied to a wide variety of fields and areas, each of which is accompanied by some special characteristics related to the field of learning/training, to the tools needed for the realization of the training process as well as to the familiarization of the t

Partners in Learning in Australian Schools

Elevating teachers Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills to integrate technology into the curriculum is of crucial importance. It helps educators align technology with students learning goals, and to more actively engage students in the learning process. Charles Sturt University (CSU) has developed a Graduate Certificate course aimed at enhancing the ICT skills of teachers for this purpose. A substantial part of the program is based on the Microsoft Partners in Learning (Pi

The comparative study of the ICT collaborative environments in master courses ITC Euromaster and A/E

ICT collaborative environments surpasses old practices with drawing learning closer to a real life with interactivity and authenticity of real world problems in learning and consequently reducing de-contextualization in the learning process. Contemporary educational ICT usage in learning processes is student-centred. In 1993 University of Stanford (USA) started an ICT supported distance learning course named Architecture/Engineering/Construction Computer Integrated Global Teamwork Course (AEC Gl

The eBac distance learning platform - Getting your baccalaureate via the net

EBac covers the 3 year upper cycle of the Luxembourg secondary school system, beginning with 11th class, and thus prepares pupils for their baccalaureate.

Collaborative learning - New learning models and applications

Distance education defined as education that takes place when the learner and the instructor are in separate location is undergoing changes throughout the world. The teaching environment is undergoing a major shift as more and more programs are offering classes online. This shift is due to rising costs in education, enrollment management issues, and an evolution in the use of distance learning.

Comparison of Approaches to a Multimedia Presentation

Two computer-based multimedia lecture presentations were developed using the same software but using two different approaches. Similar lecture material was used for both lecture presentations. Students found that there were considerable differences between the two lecture presentations. One lecture presentation was found to be very dynamic and interesting compared to the other. However, when videos showing applications of theory were supplied with the less interesting lecture presentation, stude

Using and Enhancing a Normalized IMS-LD Description to Support Learners in their Appropriation of a

The general context of our work is the support that can be proposed to a distance learning student in order to appropriate a curriculum to him. In this paper we explore how the IMS learning design (LD) norm can be used to address this issue. An LD model of a curriculum permits the construction of tools that allow a student to visualize different points of view on the curriculum items, annotate his progression in the activities or build individual projects. We present what can be done with an LD

Intelligent Agents for Distance Learning

Distance learning involves a lot of work of human assistants. These assistants need to be connected for answering student doubts and questions. Intelligent agents can do part of this repetitive work because they can observe students interacting with educational courses, detect learning troubles of these students, and then suggest them some way for overcoming those troubles. However, a design problem appears with this promised possibility: how to connect educational applications with these agents

Multi-Institutional Distance Learning Course in Ex Situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources

This publication, funded by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA, its French acronym), covers basic concepts of plant genetic resources, germplasm acquisition, introduction, conservation, characterization, documentation, and germplasm bank managem

Public Health Masters Course Handbook 2010-2011

A course handbook for the Masters in Public health at the University of Bedfordshire. This handbook can be used with the MSc in Public Health for both full time or part-time study. It focuses on giving student an insight as to what to expect on the public health taught course and also the distance learning course as well.

Developing Distance Learning Materials - draft course handbook template

This draft course handbook is the development of a handbook which is intended to provide students with essential information relating to their programme of study, including: general course information, University information, information about the course, the student calendar, information about assessment and academic regulations, help, advice and other information. This has a particular focus for distance learners.

Distance learning simulation case study

Janeth Warden-Fernandez discusses her experiences with simulation learning and the extent with which it affects her teaching. Janeth is the Head of Distance Learning at the University of Dundee.

Distance training, a key mode to support teachers in the integration of ICT ? Towards collaborative

The integration of ICT into the teaching and learning of school subjects remains still rather weak, even in highschools. Changes in users' practices required by such integration have probably been underestimated: teachers are obliged to question and change their professional practices. It turns out that standard training sessions towards ICT have been found to be unsuited for supporting teachers in overcoming their difficulties with this integration. This document describes a specific distance,

An Integrated Approach for Analysing and Assessing the Performance of Virtual Learning Groups

Collaborative distance learning involves a variety of elements and factors that have to be considered and measured in order to analyse and assess group and individual performance more effectively and objectively. This paper presents an approach that integrates qualitative, social network analysis (SNA) and quantitative techniques for evaluating online collaborative learning interactions. Integration of various different data sources, tools and techniques provides a more complete and robust frame

Políticas europeas de apoyo a la "Open and Distance Learning"(ODL) y el caso específico de la inte

En los últimos tiempos se han producido importantes cambios en el mundo universitario. Crecen las exigencias de la sociedad y se amplía el abanico de perfiles universitarios. En este nuevo marco surge la enseñanza abierta y a distancia (ODL, Open and Distance Learning) para suplir las necesidades de aquellos que tienen dificultades para acceder a la universidad "convencional" o bien para los que la prefieren como opción de estudio. Este artículo describe la situación actual de la ODL en el

What does electronic conferencing afford distance education?

Usage Analysis Driven by Models in a Pedagogical Context

Scripts for Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. Effects of social and epistemic cooperation s

Not available,Doctoral Dissertation, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.

Fostering computer supported collaborative learning with cooperation scripts and scaffolds

Instructional Engineering for Learning Objects Repository Networks

Approche auteur pour les Situations Actives d'Apprentissage : Scénarios, Suivi et Ingénierie

Not available,Mémoire d'Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, spécialité informatique, Université Joseph Fourier – Grenoble 1, Laboratoire CLIPS- IMAG, Grenoble, 22 Octobre 2005

COW, a Flexible Platform for the Enactment of Learning Scenarios

EMLs : case study in distance learning education

A Metadata Based Web Distance Learning Platform

Socrates Mailbox - Rapport de Synthèse

TéléCabri, un environnement pour le préceptorat à distance.

Designer integration in training cycles : IEEE LTSA model adaptation

Managing complexity of e-learning administration in ARCADE

Distance Education Standards and Legal Issues - Computing Education Perspective

Design Issues of a Distance Learning Course on Business on the Internet

User Interfaces for a Virtual Learning Environment: Two Study Cases

Small company attitude towards ICT based solutions: some key-elements to improve it

Explication et préceptorat, à propos d'une étude de cas dans TéléCabri

Studying participation networks in collaboration using mixed methods

Evolving from a Traditional Distance Learning Model to e-Learning

Distance learning meets Open Source

Elup Editor Conceptual Guide and User Manual

Grounding Collaborative Knowledge Building in Semantics-Based Critiquing

Learning Design and Run-Time Resource Binding in a Distributed e-Learning Environment

Quality in the New Learning Space: Ongoing Process of Teacher and Staff Training

Quality in the new learning space: ongoing process of teacher and staff training,Proceedings with reading panel

SMART-Project : Un environnement informatique support d'activités collaboratives d'apprentissage pa

Le rôle du scénario pédagogique dans l'analyse d'une formation à distance Analyse d'un scénario

Perception par le tuteur de l'activité d'un apprenant engagé dans une activité collective à dist

CARRRE : un modèle de caring pour le support aux communautés d'apprentissage

Les avis individuels sont-ils pris en compte lors d'une activité collaborative à distance ? Quels

Indexer des situations d'apprentissage coopératif

La fourniture de services : une approche novatrice pour l'ouverture des systèmes de formation et du

Analyse des possibilités d'intégration d'un environnement collaboratif de modélisation dans des c

Approche par transformation de modèles pour la conception d'EIAH

L'apprentissage « situé » dans les cours en ligne : le cas du colloque scientifique virtuel (CSV)

Vers un modèle générique dassistance aux acteurs du téléapprentissage

Une expérience de construction de cartes conceptuelles dans un contexte de téléapprentissage univ

The Logic-ITA in the classroom: a medium scale experiment

A Collaborative Case Study System For Distance Learning

Combining Knowledge Awareness and Information Filtering in an Open-ended Collaborative Learning Envi

Distance learning and foreign language teaching

Contextualizing Discussions in Distance Learning Systems

Enabling Efficient Real Time User Modeling in On-line Campus

Using a Grid Platform for Enabling Real Time User Modeling in On-line Campus

User modelling in on-line distance learning is an important research field focusing on two important aspects: describing and predicting students actions and intentions as well as adapting the learning process to students features, habits, preferences, and so on. The aim is to greatly stimulate and improve the learning experience. Indeed, on the one hand, students intentions may change during the realization of learning activities and thus their actions evolve accordingly as the learning pr

Supporting Effective and Useful Web-based Distance Learning

WWG: a Distributed Infrastructure for Learning in Groups

New Media and Open and Distance Learning: New challenges for Education in a Knowledge Society

A Framework for Assessing Self, Peer and Group Performance in e-Learning

An approach to distance learning curriculum appropriation

Enhancing a Web-Based Distance-Learning Curriculum with Dedicated Tools

Identifying Coordination Agents for Collaborative Telelearning

Academic research for schools

Designing and application of E-portfolio for teacher training

Providing feedback in web-based learning

Using Web-Based Course to Enhance Educational Process at Jordan Universities A Case Study

A Dynamic Web Site for the Distant Self-Assessment of Students

Design and architecture of an online system for Vocational Education and Training

Partners in Learning in Australian Schools

The comparative study of the ICT collaborative environments in master courses ITC Euromaster and A/E

The eBac distance learning platform - Getting your baccalaureate via the net

EBac covers the 3 year upper cycle of the Luxembourg secondary school system, beginning with 11th class, and thus prepares pupils for their baccalaureate.

Collaborative learning - New learning models and applications

Comparison of Approaches to a Multimedia Presentation

Using and Enhancing a Normalized IMS-LD Description to Support Learners in their Appropriation of a

Intelligent Agents for Distance Learning

Taking Work-based Learning to the Next Level

In the mid-1990s, a new C-suite title was born when General Electric CEO Jack Welch dubbed Steve Kerr the company's "chief learning officer." Since then, CLOs have sprouted up at major firms in several industries. But what does this new breed of "learning leaders" bring to the table that traditional human resources departments and employee training programs do not? How does an increased emphasis on learning improve an organization? And do new technologies, like distance learning, simulations and

2010 NDLW - Education Reform: The Role of Distance Learning

November 8, 2010 A conversation about the how increased use of distance learning may impact the K-8 classroom in the near future. Panel guests participate from around the U.S. including Zana Brooks and Jo Wagner of the Florida Virtual School; Sue Porter, Education Consultant with POLYCOM; Dr. Carter D. Ward, Executive Director of the Missouri School Boards Association; Dr. Warren J. Ashley, Director, The Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning, California State University, Domingue

Homeschooling & Distance Learning Programs

Training Educators to Design and Develop ODL Materials

Welcome to this facilitator’s guide. It contains exciting materials for conducting a workshop to train educators to develop Open and Distance Learning (ODL) resources. As you navigate through this document you will find materials needed for planning and conducting sessions for training educators in the development of ODL learning resources. These materials have been designed so that they can be used for professional development as well as for personal knowledge. This facilitator’s guide is

Nature of Geographic Information

This course will orient you to the properties of geographic data and the practice of distance learning. Some of the overall goals are to: 1) Promote understanding of the geopgraphic information science and technology (GIS&T) enterprise and 2) Promote geographic information literacy - the ability to identify the kind(s) of geographic information needed for a particular task; to determine whether needed data are available; to acquire and assess the quality of the data if available, or specify the

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH) - Modules 1 and 2

First two modules of a two year part-time flexible distance learning course aimed primarily at medical doctors currently practising occupational health. It includes a residential block release component which consists of between 3 or 4 weeks over the two year cycle for practicum. There will be substantial requirements for homework in the form of assignments and project related work, expected self-directed learning and distance communication between students and teachers extending over the two y

Distance Learning Material

Vincent Miller Lilly Address - Part 3

Vincent Miller presents his keynote lecture during the 20th anniversary national conference of the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts (www.lillyfellows.org). More than 200 scholars from across the United States converged at Valparaiso University, Oct. 14 to 17, 2010, to discuss how colleges and students are being affected by changing notions of place, community and higher learning in the 21st century. How distance learning impacts the creation of learning communities, the value of

Vincent Miller Lilly Address - Part 2

Vincent Miller Lilly Address - Part 1

Lilly Fellows Program

More than 200 scholars from across the United States converged at Valparaiso University, Oct. 14 to 17, 2010, to discuss how colleges and students are being affected by changing notions of place, community and higher learning in the 21st century. How distance learning impacts the creation of learning communities, the value of a traditional quad on the modern university campus and other subjects were discussed during "Face to Face in Time and Place: Perspectives on Place in Higher Education," the

Multi-Institutional Distance Learning Course in Ex Situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources

Developing Distance Learning Materials - draft course handbook template

Developing Distance Learning Material

This paper is intended as a practical guide to help with writing Distance Learning material. This paper considers: Topic One – Introduction and an approach to writing Distance Learning Material. Topic Two – Content of the material Topic Three – Achieving the Learning Outcomes. Topic Four - Some tips on style and aspects of authoring the material. By following guidelines it will help to. • Speed up the writing process • Have a consistent style • Help the students Most of the material

Distance Learning Material

GDLN: Sharing to Learn, Learning to Succeed

Video produced by the Distance Learning Centre of the GDLN Latin America and the Caribbean Network located at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Distance learning material

How to be successful in this class

Geoscience Distance Learning for Teachers

The Geosciences Distance Learning Programs at Mississippi State University. For more than 15 years, the Department of Geosciences has provided students with an opportunity to pursue education via distance-learning.

Training Educators to Design and Develop ODL Materials

Developing Distance Learning Materials - draft course handbook template

Developing Distance Learning Material

Three Generations of Distance Education Pedagogy: Challenges and Opportunities

Professor Terry Anderson, Canada Research Chair in Distance Education, Athabasca University, Canada, has an incredible knowledge of online learning, and his work on the uses of technology in support of open and distance education is at the forefront of research in this area. He will address the challenges of expanding access to high quality distance learning and the growing opportunities to create and sustain learning connections using both old and new approaches to distance education. Held 30

Three Generations of Distance Education Pedagogy: Challenges and Opportunities

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Celebrates Distance Learning Success

The huge success of the Distance Learning Programme from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine was celebrated recently at the School building in Keppel Street with a party, followed the next day by the graduation ceremony. The School’s Dean of Studies Sharon Huttly explains what all the excitement was about, while LSHTM [...]

APCICT Virtual Academy (AVA)

AVA is the online distance learning program of UN-APCICT "Academy of ICT Essentials for Government Leader". The goal of the Academy is to equip policy makers and other government officials with the essential knowledge and skills they need to fully leverage information and communication technologies (ICTs) to achieve national development goals. AVA allows learners to access online courses designed to enhance their knowledge in a number of key areas including utilizing the potential of ICTs for re

UNCTAD Distance learning

TrainForTrade is UNCTAD's leading distance learning program for training and capacity building in the fields of international trade, trade-related services, investment and port management in developing countries, particularly in the least developed (LDCs). It creates original training packages adapted to local conditions using a systematic course design methodology.

Security Risk Management Distance Learning Module

This course is divided into twelve chapters, each one based on a different aspect of managing risk in the field. The text is designed to be read from beginning to end, and in most instances a good understanding of the material presented in any chapter is required to fully appreciate the next. For the casual reader who only wants to review those chapters of most interest, however, references to important points in previous (and in some instances future) chapters are included where required for fu

Online Course on Coordination

This distance learning course is divided into two units.Unit One: examines the basic need for and constraints to the coordination of international humanitarian response. It provides an overview of many of the current key actors in the 'international humanitarian system' and explains their mandates and operational norms for interacting with other organizations. Several of the existing coordination arrangements established within the UN system and among other actors are also examined.Unit Two is a

Online Course on Providing Emergency Support and Advice

This distance learning module on providing emergency support and advice has been developed by the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section of UNHCR in collaboration with InterWorks and the University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center. This course is divided into two units and eight chapters-each dealing with a distinct theme.Unit One: Provides an overview of the need for better emergency training, support and advice.Chapter 1: Learning Options for Emergency Training, Support and Advice

Online Course on Managing External Relations in an Emergency

A series of distance learning modules on emergency preparedness and response have been developed by the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section of UNHCR in collaboration with InterWorks and the University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center. UNHCR is giving the opportunity to offer the same distance learning modules to its targeted beneficiaries among NGO staff and government officials worldwide. This course is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1: Introduction to External Relations, ex

Online Course on Managing an Emergency Response

A series of distance learning modules on emergency preparedness and response have been developed by the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section of UNHCR in collaboration with InterWorks and the University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center. UNHCR is giving the opportunity to offer the same distance learning modules to its targeted beneficiaries among NGO staff and government officials worldwide. The course is divided into three units with three chapters each that deal with the themes of

Courses on Planning an Emergency Response

A series of distance learning modules on emergency preparedness and response have been developed by the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section of UNHCR in collaboration with InterWorks and the University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center. This course is divided into two units. Each unit has four chapters dealing with the themes relating to that unit.Unit One - Planning Right from the Beginning provides an overview of planning concepts and definitions of planning terminology as used in

Course on Contingency Planning

A series of distance learning modules on emergency preparedness and response have been developed by the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section of UNHCR in collaboration with InterWorks and the University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center. This course is divided into three units. Each unit has three chapters dealing with the themes relating to that unit:-Unit One focuses on the principles of contingency planning. It examines the contingency planning process and the advantages and limit

APCICT Virtual Academy (AVA)

UNCTAD Distance learning

Security Risk Management Distance Learning Module

Online Course on Coordination

Online Course on Providing Emergency Support and Advice

Online Course on Managing External Relations in an Emergency

Online Course on Managing an Emergency Response

A series of distance learning modules on emergency preparedness and response have been developed by the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section of UNHCR in collaboration with InterWorks and the University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center. UNHCR is giving the opportunity to offer the same distance learning modules to its targeted beneficiaries among NGO staff and government officials worldwide. The course is divided into three units with three chapters each that deal with the themes of

Courses on Planning an Emergency Response

A series of distance learning modules on emergency preparedness and response have been developed by the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section of UNHCR in collaboration with InterWorks and the University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center. This course is divided into two units. Each unit has four chapters dealing with the themes relating to that unit.Unit One - Planning Right from the Beginning provides an overview of planning concepts and definitions of planning terminology as used in

Course on Contingency Planning

A series of distance learning modules on emergency preparedness and response have been developed by the Emergency Preparedness and Response Section of UNHCR in collaboration with InterWorks and the University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center. This course is divided into three units. Each unit has three chapters dealing with the themes relating to that unit:-Unit One focuses on the principles of contingency planning. It examines the contingency planning process and the advantages and limit

(R&DA 22) Enhancing the Quality of Trainee’s Reflection

This study found the quality of reflection on classroom could be raised with distance learning and face to face trainees. Used a four level framework of analysis for reflection with 165 students in one institution. Supported by a TDA Research and Development Award.

MSc International Human Rights Law

Organised by University of Oxford, to be held at Distance learning Oxford United Kingdom from 2007-11-01 to 2009-08-08

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH) - Modules 1 and 2

Authors:

Prof Jonny Myers

First two modules of a two year part-time flexible distance learning course aimed primarily at medical doctors curre

Aston University TESOL resource: distance learning

Supporting Distance Learners

This is a set of course materials intended for tutors in blended learning or fully online programmes. It takes readers reflectively through what it means to support learners in e-learning environments of a variety of kinds –both at a distance, and in conventional contact tuition environments that are web supported. The materials have been designed for learning in developing contexts in which bandwidth is often a challenge.

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH) - Modules 1 and 2

Research & Managing Information

This OER is drawn from the Foundation Degree In Managing Voluntary & Community Organisations By Distance Learning which is delivered from the University of Leicester's Institute of Lifelong Learning. Module 9 This module considers the role, purpose, structure and process of research. It aims to answer the questions such as: What is research?; Why do research?; What types of research are there?; What ethical considerations are there when conducting research?; How might research findings be used?

Strategic Planning

This OER is drawn from the Foundation Degree In Managing Voluntary & Community Organisations By Distance Learning which is delivered from the University of Leicester's Institute of Lifelong Learning. Module 8 is about Strategic Planning which can sometimes sound very theoretical. It can also seem a near-impossible concept to voluntary organisations with short-term funding, and uncertain futures.

Distance learning material

Nature of Geographic Information

Aston University TESOL resource: distance learning

Xpert - All items matching the search terms -

1.1 Open educational resources

References

8.3 Planning your enquiry

5.1.2 ‘Good enough’ is OK

1.1 Examples

Session 4: Supporting international distance learning students

Purpose/Aim of this session

Session 4: Supporting international distance learning students

Purpose/Aim of this session

The lifelong distance learner

Social Science 130B: Science and Religion II - Cognitive Neuroscience

Xavier Font -- Full time and distance learning doctoral programme

OCW and the University Marketing Function

Testing Cranial and Spinal Nerve Functional Integrity and Deficits

CT Images of the Abdomen and Pelvis

Arizona Telemedicine Program

Peripheral Nervous System Review Flashcards

Skull Tutorial

Inverse Square Law

The STEMPREP Program at SMU

Health Management I Module Guide

Health Systems Research I Module Guide

Distance learning material

Why study systematic theology? : with Dr Simon Oliver in discussion with Professor Tom O'Loughlin

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH) - Module 3

Why study systematic theology? : with Dr Simon Oliver in discussion with Professor Tom O'Loughlin

Peripheral Nervous System Patient Cases Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Occupational Medicine & Toxicology - Module 3

Peripheral Nervous System Review Flashcards

Peripheral Nervous System Review Games

Testing Cranial and Spinal Nerve Functional Integrity and Deficits

Homeschooling & Distance Learning Programs

Thorax Virtual Anatomy Lab for Pre-professional Health Sciences Students

Peripheral Nervous System Patient Cases Studies

Peripheral Nervous System Review Games

LATN 292/392, Literature of the Republic, Fall 2004

Extraocular Skeletal Muscle-induced Eye Movements

UT Matters: Beyond Innovative, UT builds blended online learning environment

Extraocular Skeletal Muscle-induced Eye Movements

NOAA Weather Education

Making e-learning even easier

U-Now

Increasing student engagement using podcasts - Case study

Why Study an MA in Systematic & Philosophical Theology at the University of Nottingham?

Why Study an MA in Church History at the University of Nottingham?

Darden EMBA/GEMBA: Distance Learning

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH) - Modules 1 and 2

MAS.714J Technologies for Creative Learning (MIT)

What does electronic conferencing afford distance education?

Usage Analysis Driven by Models in a Pedagogical Context

Scripts for Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. Effects of social and epistemic cooperation s

Fostering computer supported collaborative learning with cooperation scripts and scaffolds

Instructional Engineering for Learning Objects Repository Networks

Approche auteur pour les Situations Actives d'Apprentissage : Scénarios, Suivi et Ingénierie

COW, a Flexible Platform for the Enactment of Learning Scenarios

EMLs : case study in distance learning education

A Metadata Based Web Distance Learning Platform

Socrates Mailbox - Rapport de Synthèse

TéléCabri, un environnement pour le préceptorat à distance.

Designer integration in training cycles : IEEE LTSA model adaptation

Managing complexity of e-learning administration in ARCADE

Distance Education Standards and Legal Issues - Computing Education Perspective

Design Issues of a Distance Learning Course on Business on the Internet

User Interfaces for a Virtual Learning Environment: Two Study Cases

Small company attitude towards ICT based solutions: some key-elements to improve it

Explication et préceptorat, à propos d'une étude de cas dans TéléCabri

Studying participation networks in collaboration using mixed methods

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