Expanding Horizons In Open And Distance Learning

Author : Jennifer Roberts,Mutuota Kigotho,Adrian Stagg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000113549

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Expanding Horizons in Open and Distance Learning by Jennifer Roberts,Mutuota Kigotho,Adrian Stagg Pdf

This book brings together a collection of articles that were presented at the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA) conference in February 2017. The authors share the common agenda of creating meaningful research in the field of distance education. Distinct themes in educational research including open, distance, and flexible education emerged from the conference and this collection addresses each of these themes. The themes explored include: teaching and learning playing an integral role in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) research; ways in which technology is used in the teaching of science subjects; how technology is applied in everyday lives, specifically in the areas of transport, accommodation, and in ordering food; the important and often neglected area of research related to staff development and competencies; research regarding Open Educational Practices (OEP); and the importance of distance education in developing countries, where online interaction is often a challenge – largely because of the lack of stable internet connectivity. This book was originally published as a special issue of Distance Education.

Author : H. D. Perraton
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415194180

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Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World by H. D. Perraton Pdf

"Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World sets the expansion of distance education in the context of general educational change and reviews its use for basic and non-formal education, schooling, teacher training and higher education."--BOOK JACKET. "Hilary Perraton provides a balanced evaluation of the legitimacy, advantages and disadvantages of distance education as a way of teaching and learning."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Hilary Perraton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134161386

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Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World by Hilary Perraton Pdf

This revised and updated edition of Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World sets the expansion of distance education in the context of general educational change and explores its use for basic and non-formal education, schooling, teacher training and higher education. Engaging with a range of topics, this comprehensive overview includes new material on: non-formal education: mass-communication approaches to education about HIV/AIDS and recent literacy work in India, South Africa, and Zambia schooling: new research projects in open schooling in Asia and subsaharan Africa, and interactive radio instruction in South Africa the impact of new technology and globalisation: learning delivered through the internet and mobile learning the political economy: international agencies, the role of private sector, and funding. With its critical appraisal of the facts and examination of data about effectiveness, this book provides answers to problems and poses key questions for the consideration of policy makers, educational practitioners and all professionals involved in implementing and delivering sustainable open and distance learning.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Computer-assisted instruction
ISBN : 0759406251

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Expanding Horizons by Anonim Pdf

Author : Adnan Qayyum,Olaf Zawacki-Richter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811302985

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Open and Distance Education in Australia, Europe and the Americas by Adnan Qayyum,Olaf Zawacki-Richter Pdf

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book describes the history, structure and institutions of open and distance education in six countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, the UK and the US. It discusses how open and distance education is evolving in a digital age to reflect the needs and circumstances of national higher education systems in these countries, and explores the similarities and differences between the ways in which they are organized and structured. It is the first book to make such comparisons and draw conclusions about the nature of open and distance education in the context of various national higher education systems. In a digital era with growing use of online education as well as open and distance education, this book is particularly useful for policy-makers and senior administrators who want to learn about organizing and expanding open and distance education provision. It is also a valuable reference for researchers, academics and students interested in understanding the different approaches to open and distance education.

Author : Olaf Zawacki-Richter,Terry Anderson
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781927356623

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Online Distance Education by Olaf Zawacki-Richter,Terry Anderson Pdf

Online Distance Education: Towards a Research Agenda offers a systematic overview of the major issues, trends, and areas of priority in online distance education research. In each chapter, an international expert or team of experts provides an overview of one timely issue in online distance education, summarizing major research on the topic, discussing theoretical insights that guide the research, posing questions and directions for future research, and discussing the implications for distance education practice as a whole. Intended as a primary reference and guide for distance educators, researchers, and policymakers, Online Distance Education addresses aspects of distance education practice that have often been marginalized, including issues of cost and economics, concerns surrounding social justice, cultural bias, the need for faculty professional development, and the management and growth of learner communities. At once soundly empirical and thoughtfully reflective, yet also forward-looking and open to new approaches to online and distance teaching, this text is a solid resource for researchers in a rapidly expanding discipline.

Author : Lisa Jacka
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351395120

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Using Virtual Worlds in Educational Settings by Lisa Jacka Pdf

The building of communities outside of the traditional brick-and-mortar base of a school or university is at a significant point in time; virtual worlds bridge the gap between 2D web spaces online and 3D physical spaces of the classroom, providing teachers and students alike with opportunities to connect and collaborate in ways that were previously unimaginable. Providing insight into this new age of teaching, Using Virtual Worlds in Educational Settings presents a collection of practical, evidence-based ideas that illustrate the capacity for immersive virtual worlds to be integrated successfully in higher education and school settings. Examining research and stories from more than 1,000 students and six faculty members who introduced virtual worlds into their teaching and learning, this book contains practical examples of how virtual worlds can be introduced and supported, as well as reflections from faculty and students about their response to virtual worlds. This research will help teachers understand how to approach such a fundamental shift in pedagogy, how to liberate themselves from teacher-focused instruction and how to help students to develop their skills through collaboration. Outlining how and why virtual worlds could be the shift in pedagogy that teachers have been waiting for, Using Virtual Worlds in Educational Settings is an accessible, practical resource for educators to support their use of virtual worlds in teaching.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781848881402

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Utopia and a Garden Party by Anonim Pdf

The volume is a collection of papers presented at the 2nd Global Conference on Experiential Learning in Virtual Worlds, held in Prague. The authors discuss their research on the impact of utilising virtual worlds for educational purposes and the influence virtual worlds have on concepts such as identity, learning and interaction.

Author : Lay Yoon Fah,Ng Khar Thoe,Suma Parahakaran
Publisher : Universiti Malaysia Sabah Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789672962427

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Contributing Factors to TIMSS 2011 Eighth Graders’ Science Achievement: A Comparison between Malaysia and Singapore by Lay Yoon Fah,Ng Khar Thoe,Suma Parahakaran Pdf

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is one of the projects of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), located at Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Hamburg, Germany. IEA is an independent cooperative of national educational research institutions and governmental research agencies dedicated to improving education. TIMSS is conducted regularly for every four years to assess students’ achievement in science and mathematics at both the fourth and eighth grades. The project is dedicated to providing participating countries with information to improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics. This book is written especially for the interest of undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and educators of science education who wish to know more about the contributing factors to Grade 8 students’ science achievement in TIMSS. This book is also resourceful for individuals who are involved, directly or indirectly, in the administration and implementation of TIMSS at the national, state, district, and school levels. This book consists of seven chapters. The first chapter gives a brief introduction to TIMSS which includes the TIMSS curriculum model and TIMSS science assessment frameworks. The subsequent chapters compare the contribution of various factors, i.e., home environment support, school resources, school climate, teacher preparation, and classroom instructions on Malaysian and Singaporean Grade 8 students’ science achievement in TIMSS 2011. Last but not least, recommendations on ways to improve Malaysian Grade 8 students’ science achievement in the forthcoming TIMSS are suggested based on the experiences of the Singaporean education system.

Author : Fred Lockwood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136165375

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Open and Distance Learning Today by Fred Lockwood Pdf

The book presents a comprehensive account of research and development activities in open, ditance and flexible learning from acknowledged experts from around the world. The use of open, distance and flexible learning materials is expanding dramatically, not just in schools, further and higher education but also in industry, commerce and the social services. Most higher education institutions now have an open learning unit or educational development centre, and major organisations such as british Steel, National Westminster Bank, Leeds Building Society, Rover Cars and the Inland Revenue have formed units to develop teaching and training materials. Internationally, growth is even more impressive, with new open universities planned for Singapore, Bangladesh, South Africa and india, whist those in Malaysia, Thailand and Australia continue to expand. But current and future practice must be based on research evidence rather than intuition. With contributions from all the leading names in this field, this book will be a key sourcbook for teachers, trainers and students.

Author : David Sewart,Desmond Keegan,Borje Holmberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000057546

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Distance Education by David Sewart,Desmond Keegan,Borje Holmberg Pdf

Distance education, for long the Cinderella of the educational spectrum, had emerged in the 1970s and early 1980s as a valued component of many national educational systems in both developed and developing countries. The foundation of the Open Universities, developments in communications technology and in audio-, video- and computer-based learning, a new sophistication in the design of print-based materials and better support systems for the student learning at a distance had all contributed to the availability and quality of distance education programmes. Originally published in 1988, this book chronicles this great change in distance education. It presents the best writings on the subject published during the previous ten years. The articles selected for this volume provided a new scholarly basis for the theory and practice of distance education. The editors have brought together contributions from many countries and present authoritative introductions to each of the nine sections. This book provided those in both developed and developing countries with a guideline to one of the most rapidly expanding areas of education at the time.

Author : Suresh Garg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015064797668

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Open and Distance Education in Global Environment by Suresh Garg Pdf

Distance Education is expanding at a faster rate cutting across national and regional boundaries. With the advent and spread of information and communication technology (ICT), distance education has embarked on a path of collaboration, networking and globalization. Quality and accreditation of distance learning programmes and experiences have become highly significant in the ICT-enabled education system. This edited book is a compilation of selected papers submitted for the International Conference 2005 of International Council for Distance Education (ICDE). The papers are grouped into four major themes internationalisation: collaboration and networking; ICT-enabled distance education; quality assurance; and distance education for development. Covering these four major themes, the selected papers give an overview of the present scenario of open and distance learning the world over. Contributors of this book bring in their experience and reflect on issues related to networking, resource sharing, collaboration, globalization and discuss challenges and possible solutions. In the ICT-enabled education section, issues covering practice, attitude towards technology and learning in online world are discussed. Quality issues in distance education are discussed in Section three, and how distance learning can influence educational and societal development are discussed in the last section.

Author : Art McEntee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0933964420

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Expanding Horizons in Business Education by Art McEntee Pdf

This yearbook contains the following 17 papers on business education for the future: "Teaching Keyboarding to Elementary Children" (Rowena Russell); "Keyboarding to Desktop Publishing in Middle School" (Sharon Andelora); "Youth Apprenticeship Programs--Business and School Partnerships" (William H. Cassidy); "The Administrative Steps for Implementing Applied Academics" (Mari C. Shaw); "All Business Is Global" (Joanne Phillips): "In Pursuit of Virtual Learning Alliances: A Passion to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction" (Thomas Haynes); "Preparing Students for a Changing Work World" (James E. Miles); "Preparing Students for a Culturally Diverse Workplace" (Jeanette J. Purdy); "Successful Promotion of Business Education" (Carla Gries); "Teaching Business Education to Special Groups" (Renae Humburg); "Business/Industry Training Seminars" (Deborah Riley); "Open Entry-Open Exit Classes" (Charlotte Montanus, Mark Montanus); "Teaching Courses for Business" (Lina M. Cunningham Smith); "Expanding Horizons Overseas" (Burt Kaliski, John P. Fleming, Lynda R. Gamans, and R. Larry Johnson); "Local Area Networks" (Patsy A. Dickey-Olson); "Distance Learning" (Cynthia Denton); and "Professional Pizazz: Use It or Lose It!" (Janet Scaglione). (KC)

Author : Martha F. Cleveland-Innes,D. Randy Garrison
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351681346

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An Introduction to Distance Education by Martha F. Cleveland-Innes,D. Randy Garrison Pdf

An Introduction to Distance Education is a comprehensive look at the field of distance education, outlining current theories, practices, and goals that are essential to effective design, delivery, and navigation. As an alternative pedagogical approach, distance education is posited to meet the evolving demands for access, affordability, and quality in higher education. This fully revised and updated second edition reviews the history of distance education while addressing its current influence on the education sector. Utilizing a student-guided approach, chapters offer pedagogical features to engage and support the teaching and learning process, including: questions for reflection, review, and discussion: students can use these questions as triggers for further thoughts related to the topic. Instructors can use these questions for classroom and online discussion key quotations: strategically placed throughout the text, these points act as a springboard for further reflection and classroom discussion concept definitions: central concepts discussed in the text are defined for students at the end of each chapter. Driven by seminal contributors who are researching and shaping our understanding and practice of distance education today, An Introduction to Distance Education offers a solid foundation from which to explore and develop new approaches to designing and implementing online courses.

Author : Keith Harry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2003-09-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780203018569

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Higher Education Through Open and Distance Learning by Keith Harry Pdf

Published in association with the Commonwealth of Learning Open and distance learning has expanded dramatically in recent years across the world, across the spectrum of subject areas, and across educational levels. This book takes a detailed look at the state of the art of open and distance learning in higher education, and presents a fascinating picture of a world and its educational culture in transition. This edited collection contains authoritative analyses of key issues together with current accounts of practice in each region of the world. It includes *open and distance learning in relation to internationalisation, lifelong learning and flexible learning *costs of distance education *the impact of telecommunications *applications of open and distance learning in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. It draws together experts in the field from all over the world, and has a truly international perspective on the phenomenon of open and distance learning. Its unparalleled breadth of coverage makes it an indispensable work of reference for experts and newcomers alike.