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Faculty Adoption of Teaching and Learning Technologies: Contrasting Earlier Adopters and Mainstream Faculty
(Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1998)The adoption of teaching and learning technologies is an innovation that challenges the structure, culture and practice of modern research universities. This paper documents quantitatively and qualitatively the attitudes, ... -
Feasibility of Course Development Based on Learning Objects: Research Analysis of Three Case Studies
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The feasibility of using mobile devices in nursing practice education
(International Association for Mobile Learning, 2008-10-08)This paper focuses on an exploratory evaluation of the use of m-learning in nursing education. We report on Stage 2 of the formative evaluation of a project to integrate mobile learning into the Bachelor of Science Nursing ... -
Final Report: ESPORT project evaluation.
(2006-11-30)This is the final report of the ESPORT project. Two interim reports were produced, in July 2005, and February 2006 (Fahy, 2005, 2006). A full description of the project’s origins and rationale, including an explanation ... -
Findings from a survey of openness in assessment and accreditation practices in post-secondary institutions
(2013-06-07)This working paper shares the findings and lessons learned from a small-scale survey on perceptions, practices and policies relating to openness in assessment and accreditation in post-secondary institutions. The study was ... -
Flexible paths to assessment for OER learners: A comparative study
(JIME: Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2012-12)This paper highlights the preliminary findings of a one-year research project (2011) that investigated the fit of recognizing prior learning (RPL) practice and related assessment and transfer protocols to projected OER ... -
Formalising informal learning: Assessment and accreditation challenges within disaggregated systems
(Open Praxis, 2014)This paper shares the findings and lessons learned from an investigation into the economics of disaggregated models for assessing and accrediting informal learners, with particular attention to the OER universitas (OERu) ... -
Fostering Self-help at a Distance for Adults with Vision Loss.
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A Framework for Interaction and Cognitive Engagement in Connectivist Learning Contexts
(IRRODL, 2014-04)Interaction has always been highly valued in education, especially in distance education (Moore, 1989; Anderson, 2003; Chen, 2004a; Woo & Reeves, 2007; Wang, 2013; Conrad, in press). It has been associated with motivation ... -
The Framework for the Rational Analysis of Mobile Education (Frame) Model: An Evaluation of Mobile Devices for Distance Education
(2006-05-18)Mobile technology is a new and promising area of research in distance education. Currently, there are few if any descriptive models of mobile learning that can be used to develop appropriate pedagogical practices. This ... -
Framework for the Rational Analysis of Mobile Education (FRAME) Model: Revising the ABCs of Educational Practices
(Networking, International Conference on Systems and International Conference on Mobile Communications and Learning Technologies, 2006. ICN/ICONS/MCL 2006. International Conference on, 2006-04-23)The Framework for the Rational Analysis of Mobile Education (FRAME) model was originally developed as a basis for assessing the effectiveness of mobile devices for distance learning [1]. The FRAME model is the first ... -
Fun and Fear in Open Spaces
(2011-10-27)This presentation presents the theory and practice of Open Learning as implemented in Athabasca University’s Beyond the LMS social networking system. The presentation discusses the motivation , design and challenges ... -
The Future of E-Learning
(2016-06-23)This is not the first attempt to predict the future of e-learning and our first confident prediction is that it will not be the last. Our intent in this chapter is to focus less on the digital technologies involved and ... -
Getting the Mix Right Again: An updated and theoretical rationale for interaction
(2003)No topic raises more contentious debate among educators than the role of interaction as a crucial component of the education process. This debate is fueled by surface problems of definition and vested interests of professional ... -
Going mobile with Moodle: First steps
(IADIS, 2006-07-11)This research consisted of an investigation into some of the technical and organizational implications of implementing the open source Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) for use on mobile devices. The research has ... -
The growing impact of open access distance education journals - a bibliometric analysis.
(2010-08-17)Open access dissemination resonates with many distance education researchers and practitioners because it aligns with their fundmantal mission of extending access to learning opportunity. However, there remains lingering ... -
Hearables for online learning
(IRRODL, 2018-09-30)Hearables are wireless smart micro-computers with artificial intelligence that incorporate both speakers and microphones. They fit in the ears and can connect to the Internet and to other devices; they are designed to be ... -
A heterogeneous distributed database system for distance education networks
(American Journal of Distance Education, 1995)An advanced database system would have the following characteristics: * Universal access by all network users from any computer connected by modem * An extended browse feature that would allow users to navigate ... -
The Hidden Curriculum Of Distance Education
(Change Magazine, 2001)Examines the hidden curriculum or supposed real agenda of distance education. Concept of the hidden curriculum; Dimensions of the hidden curriculum; Characteristics of the hidden curriculum of classroom-based instruction. -
Higher education evolution: Individual freedom afforded by educational social software
(Nova Science Publishers, 2006)