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Now showing items 361-380 of 2001
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Learning object repository technologies for telelearning: The evolution of POOL and CanCore
(Proceedings of the IS2002, Informing Science + IT Education Conference, 2002-07)Repositories provide mechanisms to encourage the discovery, exchange and re-use of learning objects. This paper describes Portals for On-line Objects in Learning (POOL), a consortium project of the TeleLearning NCE to ... -
International E-learning specifications. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-10)A previous report in this series discussed the classification of online course delivery systems according to the Advanced Distributed Learning Partnerships (ADL), and the international standards accepted by the ADL. The ... -
Chat and Instant Messaging Systems (synchronous): Report 2/ 3
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-10)This study extends the earlier review of online chat systems (Report 6), by reviewing a further seven products that provide text-based instant messaging (IM). The functionality of these products in distance education ... -
Integrated Collaborative Tools
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-10)Previous reports in this series have featured examples of integrated products that combine into a single software package, techniques offered individually by other products. Increasing acceptance of online collaboration ... -
Chat and Instant Messaging Systems (synchronous): Report 3/ 3
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-10)A further set of four text-based instant messaging (IM) products was evaluated: AT&T Anywhere, Parachat, Sonork, and Yahoo Messenger, all available at no cost. Yahoo Messenger was judged to be the most effective of the ... -
Using Web-Based, Group Communication Systems to Support Case Study Learning at a Distance
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-10)This study explored the capacity of Web-based, group communication systems to support case-based teaching and learning. Eleven graduate students studying at a distance were divided into three groups to collaborate on a ... -
Carcinogenicity of saccharin in laboratory animals and humans: letter to Dr. Harry Conacher of Health Canada
(International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2002-10)We appreciate this opportunity to provide input to the Health Protection Branch's (HPB's) review of the artificial sweetener saccharin. Concerns with regard to the safety of saccharin are of great public health significance ... -
Book Review of Delivering Digitally by Inglis, Ling and Joosten
(IRRODL, 2002-10)We know that significant organizational change must have roots both at the top of an organization and “in the trenches” amongst those who must implement the change. In the middle lies a critical group of middle managers, ... -
Téléapprentissage et mondialisation de l'enseignement [English translation]
(Éducation, 2002-12)As the new advanced training technology sector of the economy grows as a global enterprise, distance from markets is no longer a factor, particularly in the design and delivery of online courses. Small remote areas can ... -
A Theory Of Critical Inquiry In Online Distance Education
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The Search for Learning Community in Learner-Paced Distance Education Programming Or "Having Your Cake and Eating It, Too!
(Australian Journal of Educational Technology, 2003)University distance and e-learning programs generally follow one of two models. Most dual mode institutions and some open universities follow a model of cohort learning. Students start and terminate each course at the same ... -
The evolution of learning object repository technologies: Portals for On-line Objects for Learning
(Canadian Association of Distance Education, 2003)Learning objects are the digital files that are used to construct e-learning experiences, and repositories provide mechanisms to encourage their discovery, exchange, and reuse. Portals for On-line Objects in Learning ... -
A Conversation with Kiran Ahluwalia
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Two Seminal New Books: The English Traditional Ballad & Rainbow Quest
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Strategic uses of CALL: What learners use and how they react
(Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 2003)This paper outlines the findings of a two-year evaluation of learner use of software tools in a multimedia software package for teaching Indonesian listening comprehension and culture. This software package was introduced ... -
Critically Examining Distance Education Practice
(Information Series 393 Ohio State University., 2003)his document reviews the history of distance education (DE) in the United States beginning with the early years of correspondence study, radio, and television. It chronicles the rise of DE universities internationally, the ... -
Sectoral Strategies in CED: Critical factors in the success of CHCA & Childspace
(Making Waves, 2003)Scale and markets notwithstanding, Cooperative Home Care Associates (New York City) and Childspace Day Care Centers (Philadelphia) have plenty to teach Canada's co-operators and other CED activists. Kreiner challenges CED ... -
Revolution Within A Revolution: Québec's experiment with co-operative health care & social service delivery
(Making Waves, 2003)Québec's decade of experimentation with health care and social service co-operatives has given rise to a reconfiguration of the actors in the health system. No longer do people talk about a system with two actors. Rather ... -
Death Of A Co-op: The Quesnel Hardwood Co-Operative
(Making Waves, 2003)Struggling to survive drastic restructuring in BC's forest industry, small-time harvesters and processors in Quesnel, BC combined forces. They created a co-op to channel "nuisance" birch and aspen into hardwood markets in ... -
Works In Progress: Keeping The Measurement Of A Community's Progress Community-Centred
(Making Waves, 2003)Indicators are complicated and sensitive instruments, no question. So whenever they get applied to community development, there is a trade-off between technical standards and local engagement. Often (too often) that trade-off ...