03. Pan-Commonwealth Forum 3 (PCF3), 2004
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PublicationComparing learning effectiveness based on use of different media for delivery of content( 2004-07)In an attempt to understand better how the use of different media of delivery of content at a distance affect learning effectiveness, the Commonwealth of Learning initiated a survey of adult learners engaged in workplace training to undertake the poll. This paper describes the process and the outcomes of the survey. -
PublicationManaging the Present, Reparing for the Future: An Online Mentorship Course for Adult Learners( 2004-07)PCF3 // Working paper presented by Sharon L. Andersen and Maxine C. Mott at the Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF3) in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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PublicationChallenges in Distance Education: Experiences of Female Teacher-Learners at Domasi College of Education( 2004-07)PCF3 // Working paper presented by Florida Khumbo Banda at the Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF3) in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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PublicationLearning from North-South1 Research Partnerships in Open and Distance Learning( 2004-07)PCF3 // Working paper presented by Terry Allsop at the Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF3) in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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PublicationDistance Education and Postgraduate Surgery:Follow up( 2004-07)PCF3 // Working paper presented by Arjuna Aluwihar at the Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF3) in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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PublicationCollaborative Research Projects in Creating Distributed Learning Environment in Multicultural Context( 2004-07)PCF3 // Globalization of education in a true sense cannot be achieved only by establishing accessibility, developing cost effective technologies. We also need to understand the issues underpinning the problem. An innovative approach in overcoming the cultural barriers in reaching wider audience has been discussed in this paper.
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PublicationStaff Development In Distance Education: The Evolution of One Approach( 2004-07)PCF3 // The International Extension College (IEC), UK, and Kyambogo University (KU), Uganda, are working together on a training programme for KU’s ODL staff, using an ODL model. This paper discusses the pedagogical and technical approach of the programme. It also examines the reasons for the success of this collaborative venture and presents lessons for the future.
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PublicationHigher Education at a Distance With Teleconferencing: Teachers’ Perceptions( 2004-07)PCF3 // Technologies, by themselves, are simply the tools or the implements. It takes a teacher to impart substance, content and meaning to any technology and its use. This paper seeks to examine the perceptions of the teachers using teleconferencing in a distance teaching university. The funding of this study are success depends, not on the technology but on the course design, quality of teaching and support facilities.
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PublicationForces for Change: The Evolution of the Teaching and Learning Process in an Established Open and Distance Education University( 2004-07)PCF3 // The Open University of Hong Kong was established in 1989 by the Hong Kong Government as a self-financing non-profit making institution to “provide opportunities for higher education by means of open learning”. Since that time over 27,000 people have graduated from the University and some 140,000 students have taken advantage of our alternative learning opportunities. Currently around 22,000 learners are pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification and an additional 18,000 students are enrolled on various short courses and professional programmes through the Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) which is one of the five academic units of the University. // The OUHK’s original course development and delivery models were largely based on those used in existing distance tertiary institutions (most notably the UK Open University). This led the University to adopt a “one size fits all” or so called Industrial model for all of its courses irrespective of course level or student numbers. Courses are largely text based supported by optional face-to-face tutorials. // Since the University’s establishment, the course development and delivery processes have remained largely unchanged. A need to achieve greater efficiencies and cost effectiveness, without loss of quality, combined with a wish to tap into new markets and take advantage of the rapid development of new technologies has prompted the university to re-examine its practices to see whether these technologies can be effectively utilized in the course development and delivery process.
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PublicationComputers in Science Education( 2004-07)PCF3 // Science education must be on top of the agenda for all the developing countries. The main hurdle is lack of good teachers. Taking appropriate help of computers in teaching learning process may enhance the effectivity of the existing teachers. The laboratory is most important parameter in science education. Virtual laboratories can help students to revise the work done in physical / real laboratory. e-learning will also be affordable in couple of years. Appropriate inter-active content will have to be developed. The paper deals with these areas. Some modules demonstrate following ideas: // 1. Clearing Concepts // 2. Discovery Learning // 3. Virtual Laboratory // 4. Problem Solving // 5. Validation of Formulas
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PublicationQuality Assurance in Secondary Education Programe of Bangladesh Open University: Present Status and Challenges( 2004-07)PCF3 // In the present day in national and international perspectives, quality is the top of most agendas. Quality of education has significant impact and invaluable contribution to the area of development. Recently, the SSC & HSC program of BOU have earned recognition of equivalency with the formal education sector, which has naturally raised the question of quality assurance of these programs By applying the quantitative method, the study has assessed the present status of the quality of SSC & HSC program of BOU and also put some recommendations to meet the challenges for further development.
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PublicationLearning Communities and Participation in Appropriate Education: The Women in Fishing Industry Project( 2004-07)PCF3 // WIFIP is a non-formal education project in Kenya, which uses open learning to educate and empower women in fishing communities. This paper shows that WIFIP is enabling a surprising variety of voices to be heard – not just those of the women participating.
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Publication“Heal Thyself” – Effective Elearning( 2004-07)PCF3 // As Universities across the Commonwealth respond to increasing demands for efficiencies in learning delivery the demand for ‘training’ in eLearning grows. This paper advocates that Institutions respond to this professional development need themselves rather than outsourcing this provision. Context is allimportant in ensuring that underlying cultural change is effective.
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PublicationFar More Than ‘Yes Minister’( 2004-07)PCF3 // This paper focusses on the development of the delivery model and learning resources for training administration staff within Queensland Health, as a response to an enterprise bargain agreement for government employees. Resources were print-based and online, and accessible by employees located in remote communities as well as large city hospitals.
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PublicationBlended Learning: An Appropriate Strategy for the Future Development of an Established International Distance Learning Course( 2004-07)PCF3 // This paper outlines the experiences of the MSc Construction Management [CMDL] programme team at the University of Bath, UK in devising an effective strategy for the future development of an established distance learning programme. The term ‘blended learning’ in our case represents the combining of IT-based (Web and CDROM) delivery and problem-based learning [PBL] strategies with an existing paperbased programme of study. // The paper starts by outlining the pedagogical reasons for adopting a blended learning approach and then evaluates the driving forces external to the pure pedagogical aspects that have influenced the developmental ideas. Particular focus in the paper is also given to a discussion on how the courses two emerging markets (Southern Africa and China) are going to be accommodated by the blended learning approach. // The paper presents a case study which should be of interest to others running distance learning courses. It acts as an illustration of how distance learning courses need to change and adapt in a rapidly evolving global education market.
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PublicationBuilding Learning Communities for our Millennium Reaching Wider Audiences through Innovative Approaches: A Case of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University( 2004-07)PCF3 // Developments in information communication technology (ICT) have spawned a number of innovations in virtual education or ODL. Creating discussion forums in the regional language was an innovative idea that was used. The paper shares the various experiments that were tried, strategies we adopted, the results of these innovations tried and the lessons learnt. // The Information and Communication Technologies will have a substantial effect on what we do in schools just as the advent of the pen and paper did in the past. // Seymour Papert
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PublicationUsing Discussion Forums to Support Collaboration( 2004-07)PCF3 // e-Learning is seen by many as the panacea for those who through circumstances or choice elect to study using digital rather than traditional educational media. While elearning offers many advantages, it is often accused of being a faceless medium that does little to encourage social exchange, discussion or collaboration. // This paper discusses the on-line learning environment, paying particular attention to the facilities that are provided to encourage cooperation and collaboration. It considers the value of such communication tools in terms of educational pedagogy and the advantages that such activities offer. The paper then investigates discussion forums, and the role they play in encouraging and supporting collaboration. It also presents a model that attempts to assist with the measurement of the collaborative activities of students participating in e-learning courses. The paper concludes by looking at how the model could be further developed and tested and discusses the potential for further study. // The paper will be of interest to those who are involved in e-learning or who are considering its use. It will also be of use to those that value the collaborative communication aspects of education in the e-learning environment and how collaboration can be supported and measured using discussion forums.
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PublicationDeveloping Distance Education in the Context of Work-Based Learning Communities: Learning to Care, A UK Open University Widening Participation Initiative( 2004-07)PCF3 // Working paper presented by Susan Dey, Roger Mills and Angela Schofield at the Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF3) in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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PublicationPasifika Communities Online: And Implications( 2004-07)PCF3 // Research into how e-learning can best be used to meet the needs of Pasifika communities within New Zealand is embryonic. This paper outlines some of the issues and experiences of Pasifika students, suggests best practices to be employed to promote successful online experiences and highlights key issues for further research in this area.
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PublicationImpact of Face-To-Face Workshop on the Achievement of Distance Teacher Trainees( 2004-07)PCF3 // The present paper empirically validates the assumption that face-to-face workshop contributes to achievement of distance teacher trainees, with a sample of 74 in-service teacher trainees of IGNOU. The results of the study indicate that workshop inputs significantly contributed to the achievement of the participants.