By Tony Bates, on March 13th, 2010
Commonwealth of Learning (2010) Samoa workshop develops VUSSC maritime training materials Connections, February Vol. 15, No. 1
The Virtual University of the Small States of the Commonwealth is one of the more interesting international distance education consortia, and seems to be gaining some traction.
Twenty-five educators from 13 countries took part in VUSSC’s seventh International Training and [...]
By Tony Bates, on March 1st, 2010
Clark, L. (2009) Plan e-Learning Australian Flexible Learning Network
This site provides comprehensive guidance and support for practitioners in planning and implementing e-learning (with a focus on vocational and technical education). It includes designs using web 2.0 tools as well as LMSs.
Thanks to Richard Elliott’s e-Learning Watch for directing me to this useful resource.
By Tony Bates, on February 21st, 2010
I know that if you write a blog, you will get criticism, and it’s been a good week for that, what with the Tapscott and William’s response and the reaction to my posting about virtual worlds. I really do welcome your comments, positive or negative, and usually I am happy to let the comments speak [...]
By Tony Bates, on February 19th, 2010
Young, J. (2010) After Frustrations in Second Life, Colleges Look to New Virtual Worlds Chronicle of Higher Education, February 14
This excellent article looks at how educational institutions seem to be moving away from Second Life to create virtual worlds that focus on the specific needs of teaching and learning. Interestingly, Young notes:
It turns [...]
By Tony Bates, on February 12th, 2010
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Eduventures (2009) Where Teacher Education and Online Programming Meet: Supporting Field Experiences in Online Initial Teacher Licensure Programs Boston MA: Eduventures Inc
This study by a higher education research and consulting firm examines best practice in five institutions offering online teacher education: Walden University, Nova South Eastern University, University of Southern [...]
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