2005 Chandos Publishing
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of e-learning (online learning) systems in the context of system delivery for Higher Education Information Services. The book considers practical issues in choosing a virtual learning environment and discusses a range of issues in implementing, managing and maintaining the service for users. In particular, the issue of accessibility and usability is discussed in the context of recent legislation (e.g. Disability Discrimination Act / SENDA.)
The author is based at the North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, where he has played a key role in implementing online learning. He is an MCLIP (Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals).
1. Introduction to E-learning |
1.1. What is e-learning? |
1.2. Background to e-learning |
1.3. HE Environment |
1.4. Approaches to E-learning |
1.5. Resource Issues |
1.6. Challenges in E-learning |
2. Virtual Learning Environments |
2.1. Definition of a VLE |
2.2. Key Features |
2.3. Choosing a VLE |
2.4. Some VLEs compared |
2.5. VLE Examples |
3. Managing the Virtual Learning Environment |
3.1. Overview |
3.2. E-learning Strategy |
3.3. System Integration |
3.4. Configuring the VLE |
3.5. Managing Users and Courses |
3.6. Publishing on the VLE |
3.7. Templates and Generic Content |
3.8. VLEs and the Electronic Library |
3.9. Security and Abuse |
3.10 Selling the VLE |
3.11 E-learning Coordinators / Champions |
3.12 The Role of Support Staff |
4. Training and User Support |
4.1. Considerations |
4.2. Manual Support |
4.3. Automated and Electronic Support |
4.4. Academic Staff |
4.5. Students |
4.6. Role of Academic Support Staff |
4.7. Disabled Users |
5. Accessibility and Legal Issues |
5.1. Overview |
5.2. Accessibility Legislation |
5.3. Accessibility on the Web |
5.4. Assessing Web based Resources |
5.5. Delivering Accessible Systems |
5.6. Usability Issues |
5.7. Other Legal Considerations |
6. Other Online Learning Tools |
6.1. Overview |
6.2. Scanning and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) |
6.3. Web Based Multimedia |
6.4. Presentations |
6.5. Assessments |
6.6. Learning Objects and VLEs |
6.7. Collaboration and Online Conferencing |
6.8. Web Authoring |
6.9. Videoconferencing |
7. Quality Assurance and Monitoring |
7.1. Defining Quality Assurance for E-Learning |
7.2. Quality Assurance Principles |
7.3. Policies and Procedures |
7.4. Staffing |
7.5. System Integrity and Reliability |
7.6. Standards Compliance |
7.7. System Reports and Statistics |
7.8. Feedback |
7.9. External Accreditation |
7.10 External Auditing |
8. Conclusion |
8.1. World Wide E-Learning |
8.2. Meeting Skills Demands |
8.3. The E-Tutor |
8.4. Mobile Learning (M-Learning) |
8.5. Ubiquitous E-learning |
8.6. E-Learning Devices of the Future |
8.7. Some Thoughts |
References |
Appendices |
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Anita Pincas : Institute of Education, University of London. Advisor, Ch.2, FirstClass review.
Anthony Doyle : Middlesbrough College. Advisor Ch.6, Middlesbrough NLN Gateway.
Dan Stowell : University College, London. Contributor Ch.2, Moodle review.
David Crook : The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA). Advisor Ch.5, copyright.
Jak Radice : University of Bradford. Contributor Ch.2, VLE Case History.
James Everett : Stevenson College, Edinburgh. Advisor, Ch.2, Teknical review.
Julie Voce : University College, London. Advisor, Ch.2, WebCT review.
Leanne Grice : Serco Learning. Support for Teknical Virtual Campus VLE.
Dr Liz Falconer : University of the West of England, Bristol. Contributor Ch.2, VLE Case History.
Dr Malcolm Murray : University of Durham. Contributor Ch.2, VLE Case History.
Merv Stapleton : City of Sunderland College. Advisor Ch.2, Blackboard review.
Nick Meara : Aston University, Birmingham. Advisor Ch.2, FirstClass review.
Paul Burt : University of Surrey. Contributor Ch.2 VLE Case History.
Paul Davis : University of Oxford. Advisor Ch.2, Bodington review.
Dr R.A. Stanier : University of Brighton. Contributor Ch.2, VLE Case History.
Richard Everett : Oaklands College, Hertfordshire. Advisor Ch.2, General comments.
Susan Armitage : Lancaster University. Contributor Ch.2, VLE Case History.
Dr Susannah Quinse : City University, London. Contributor Ch.2, VLE Case History.
Wayne Owens : Net-Work Internet Ltd. Advisor Ch.8, Mobile Technologies.
Publication: 2004 Pages: c 200 Size: 234 x 156mm Paperback (ISBN 1-84334-095-X)
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