Sites:
- Advanced Distributed Learning Network (ADLNet)
- ADLNet sets the standards for the SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model.)
- The American Center for the Study of Distance Education (ACSDE)
- A network of scholars who have a common interest in studying, teaching, and doing research in the field of distance education.
- American Distance Education Consortium - On-Line Resources
- Topics include: intellectual property, copyright, and fair use information, reports and papers, and collaboratories.
- ARIADNE Foundation Home
- ARIADNE projects focus on the development of tools and methodologies for producing, managing and reusing computer-based pedagogical elements and telematics supported training curricula.
- Aston Business School - An Assessment Of The Learning Benefits Of Using A Web-based Learning Environment When Teaching Accounting
- The impact and use of technology on learning outcomes for accounting students is not well understood. This study investigates the impact of design features of Blackboard used as a web-based learning environment (WBLE) in teaching undergraduate accounting students.
- A Case Evaluation in Internet Assisted Laboratory Teaching
- This paper presents the preliminary findings from an evaluation conducted on the implementation of Internet assisted teaching of fluid mechanical engineering laboratory sessions on a university degree program. It compares the particular merits of laboratory sessions in which students receive instruction from Internet based presentations compared with those who received instruction from 'traditional' tutor led sessions, through a process of questionnaire based surveys and direct observations.
- Distance Education and the WWW
- Gives an overview of the state of art in the distance learning domain and its recent evolution.
- Distance Learning in Higher Education
- Summaries of and links to reports covering topics related to distance learning, mainly as it applies to high schools and colleges.
- elearningpost
- Provides news and views into the process and practice of e-learning. From knowledge management to learning design and from usability to strategy, it caters to those responsible for making it work in their organizations.
- The Evolution of Distance Learning
- Research paper containing the definition of distance education, and who needs it.
- Information Society Standardization System (ISSS)
- De facto online consortium for European trends in online education standardization.
- International Research Foundation for Open Learning (IRFOL)
- Carries out research in open and distance learning in all parts of the world but with a particular focus on developing countries. It has particular interests in basic education, teacher education, higher education and the use of technologies. Find research, reports, related links, and contact details.
- Issues in Distance Learning
- Theories and philosophies of distance education are dealt with in this article by L. Sherry, (1996).
- Learning Technologies Workshop homepage
- Workshop within CEN/ISSS that produces reports on critical standardization areas for Europe.
- Needs Assessment for Distance Learning
- Sherry, L., and Morse, R. (1995). An assessment of training needs in the use of distance education for instruction. International Journal of Educational Telecommunications,1(1), 5-22
- Quality Online Education - New Research Agendas
- This paper describes current debates within quality assurance and online delivery policies within universities and proposes four themes as ways to consider these debates and their relationships with each other.
- The Teletraining Institute
- Provides a practical laboratory where teachers, corporate trainers, government instructors, and others can learn and explore the skills and methods specific to the growing field of distance education.
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