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Commonwealth of Learning (2010) Lifelong learning for farmers: Sri Lanka Connections, February, Vol. 15, No. 1 The Commonwealth of Learning has expanded its lifelong learning for farmers program into Sri Lanka, to support mushroom farming. Computer facilities are being provided by the University of Ruhuna and the Vidatha Centre. Future plans include expanding marketing efforts beyond the [...] Wright, C., Dhanarajan, G. and Reju, S. (2009) Recurring Issues Encountered by Distance Educators in Developing and Emerging Nations IRRODL, Vol. 10, No. 1 I don’t know how I missed this in February, but this is essential reading for anyone contemplating using e-learning or online learning in less economically advanced countries, by three experienced and prestigious [...] Thomas Edison State College, one of New Jersey’s 12 senior public institutions of higher education, offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in more than 100 areas of study for self-directed adults. On 10 November, 2009, it announced that it will develop 40 courses over the next two years that will be delivered entirely via flash [...] The Vol. 9, No. 3 edition (2008) of the International Journal of Open and Distance Learning includes a very nice YouTube Video Editorial ~ Getting away from “talking heads” by the editor, Jon Baggaley, who extols the virtues of using video for what it does best. In his written editorial, Jon continues his recent criticism [...] Hirtz, S, (2008) Education for a Digital World: Advice, Guidelines and Practice from around the World Vancouver, BC: BCCampus/Commonwealth of Learning From the book’s introduction: [This book] was collaboratively developed and edited by experienced practitioners in the higher education sector. It is the output of ongoing discussions among practitioners who participated in an online community of interest [...] |
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