Browsing Centre for Distance Education by Subject "distance education"
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Addressing some Common Problems in Transcript Analysis
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2001-01) -
Assessing Critical Thinking Processes in a Computer Conference.
(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, ... -
Audiographic network: A guide for new users (Réseau audiographique: Guide pour les nouveaux utilisateurs)
(TeleEducation NB, 1998)This guide, intended for all new users, has been developed to assist you in planning for the use of the audiographics network, starting with the request for network use process up to the start-up of the course. Items to ... -
Before you begin: An online tutorial for new distance learners
(TeleEducation NB, 1999)What is distance learning all about? - What is distance learning? - How does a distance course work? - What are the benefits of distance education? - Is one type of distance education more effective than another? - What ... -
Best Practices” and Collaborative Software In Online Teaching
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2006-06) -
Book Review Action Learning: Images and pathways
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-10) -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Comparison of the attitudes of learners taking audiographic teleconferencing courses in secondary schools in Northern Ontario
(InterPersonal Computing and Technology Journal, 1994)A comparison of attitudes between different distance learning and on site students shown no significant difference. -
Considerations in Planning for Online Technology in Open and Distance Learning
(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 ... -
Contact North: linking community learners and educational institutions
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Critical thinking in distance education: Developing critical communities in an audio teleconference context
(Higher Education, 1995)Distance education has long been associated with independent study and delivery of prepackaged learning materials. These characteristics effectively deny distance education students the opportunity to participate in ... -
Development of a Defence Learning Network for the Canadian Department of National Defence
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-10) -
Dinner with Pat Fahy of Athabasca University
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Distance learning – Social software’s killer ap?
(the Open & Distance Learning Association of Australia, 2005)This paper discusses the challenges of developing modes of distance education that afford maximum freedom for learners—including the ability to enroll continuously and to pace one’s own learning—and yet still create ... -
E-learning in Canada
(Idea Group Publishing, 2007-01)Any view of elearning in Canada must be informed by the uniquely Canadian feature of provincial jurisdiction over education. Canada is the only country that does not have a national department/ministry of education. Therefore ... -
Electronic "Site Tours" come to Northern Ontario
(Canadian Association of Distance Education, 1992)Northern Ontario secondary school students have been touring museums, galleries, and other organizations electronically. With the help of Contact North's audiographic teleconferencing network, institutions like the Art ... -
Epistolary and Expository Interaction Patterns in a Computer Conference Transcript
(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 ... -
Evaluating Vendor Supplied Information
(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 ... -
An Evaluation of the Commonwealth of Learning section on Elearning for International Organisations
(2008-10-31)This report includes an evaluation of the work of the Commonwealth of Learning’s (COL) eLearning with International Organisations (eLIO) section. Participants in the investigation included representative samples of the ...