Browsing by Author "Fahy, Patrick J."
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Addressing some Common Problems in Transcript Analysis
Fahy, Patrick J. (International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2001-01) -
Assessing Critical Thinking Processes in a Computer Conference.
Fahy, Patrick J. (2007-10-17)The practical enquiry model describes a process by which experience leads to understanding though a cyclical process of deliberation-action, perception- conception. The four-phases cycle begins with a triggering event, ... -
Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining Aboriginal Learners in Northern Communities
Fahy, Patrick J. (2010-11-17)This presentation will report the research findings of the Alberta-North/Athabasca University research project, entitled “Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining Aboriginal and Low-Literacy Learners in Northern Communities”. ... -
AU Research Ethics Processes
Fahy, Patrick J.; Green, Janice (2011-03-09)Why do we have a Research Ethics Board (REB)? Where can research ethics training and resources be found? Do we have expedited review? What is "AU Institutional Permission", and when is it needed? Dr. Patrick Fahy, REB ... -
Audiences and content for distance programming in remote Alberta workplaces.
Fahy, Patrick J.; Steel, Nancy (2008-05-27)Report on learning interests of Canadian Natural Resources employees at the Horizon site, Ft. McMurray, Alberta. Presentation is based on preliminary data collected to October 2007. -
"Background and Expectations of an Online Doctoral Cohort: Implications for Program Design and Delivery"
Spencer, Bob; Fahy, Patrick J. (2009-05-14)The Centre for Distance Education (CDE) at Athabasca University began offering its first doctoral program, an EdD in Distance Education, in 2008. Like most programs in higher education, the program was designed to meet ... -
Book Review - Cohort Programming and Learning
Fahy, Patrick J. (International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-01) -
Book Review Action Learning: Images and pathways
Fahy, Patrick J. (International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-10) -
Centre for Distance Education Research Activities - Part 2
Jones, Tom; Fahy, Patrick J.; Hoven, Debra; Cleveland-Innes, Martha; Ally, Mohamed (2011-03-09)Drs. Tom Jones, Pat Fahy, Debra Hoven, Marti Cleveland-Innes, Marguerite Koole, and Mohamed Ally will cover the following topics: Distance Education Potential for a Canadian Rural Island Community and on-line learning and ... -
Characteristics of interactive online media
Fahy, Patrick J. (2008-06-11)This chapter describes technologies used to overcome distance in online learning. Online learning media are tools for cooperation, collaboration, and communication. These devices allow for provision of individual amounts ... -
Chat and Instant Messaging Systems (synchronous): Report 2/ 3
Kinsel, Ellen; Roy, Merv; Waldman, Hartley; Woloschuk, Donna (M. M.); Fahy, Patrick J. (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 ... -
Chat and Instant Messaging Systems (synchronous): Report 3/ 3
Ludwig, Brian; Poscente, Krista; Baggaley, Jon; Fahy, Patrick J. (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 ... -
Considerations in Planning for Online Technology in Open and Distance Learning
Fahy, Patrick J. (Global E-Journal of Open and Flexible Learning, 2001)Online technologies, especially computer-based communications tools, potentially permit greater flexibility for users. Preceding these potential advantages, however, are important questions about communications and ... -
Development of a Defence Learning Network for the Canadian Department of National Defence
Margueratt, Dennis O.; Fahy, Patrick J. (International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-10) -
Dinner with Pat Fahy of Athabasca University
Fahy, Patrick J.; Millar, D. Glenn; Smulders, Dave (Sidebars, 2003) -
Don’t blame the policy
Fahy, Patrick J. (University Affairs, 2004-01) -
Epistolary and Expository Interaction Patterns in a Computer Conference Transcript
Fahy, Patrick J. (Journal of Distance Education, 2002)Epistolary and expository discourse types have been associated with gender in earlier research on transcripts from listservs and other unmoderated sources. A procedure for transcript analysis (the Transcript Analysis ... -
Essential Skills Computerized Occupational Readiness Training (ESCORT) Demonstration Project, Canada.
Fahy, Patrick J.; Cummins, Patrick (Idea Group., 2006-08)ABSTRACT: This chapter describes the purpose, processes, and effects of an e-learning employment readiness system, ESPORT, currently being pilot tested in Canada. The Essential Skills Portfolio (ESPORT) system is a ... -
Ethics Review Concerns Of Canada’s Distance Researchers
Fahy, Patrick J. (2009-01-23)Ethics review of research involving humans is intended to protect human dignity by balancing harms and benefits. The foci and methods used in reviews vary nationally, but tend, as in Canada, to address core principles ... -
Evaluating Vendor Supplied Information
Fahy, Patrick J. (International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-04)Distance educators are not normally equipped by their training or experience for the complex task of evaluating technologies. One of the areas of potential disadvantage is in interpreting information provided by vendors ...