New virtual university articles

[Eric Sandelands]

Dear all

The latest issue of the Virtual University Journal is now complete, with
some limited free access to peer reviewed papers. Go to:
http://www.openhouse.org.uk/virtual-university-press/vuj/welcome.htm

Abstracts and keywords
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Content Design Frameworks For Internet Studies Curricula And Research
R.William Maule, Ph.D.

This article examines instructional frameworks for university-level
education in Internet content design. Examined are academic constructs,
philosophies and strategies from two disciplines traditionally associated
with content - herein denied as instructional science and informational
studies. These approaches are then extended into a curricula paradigm for
academic studies in Internet content design. The intent of the article is
to begin dialog on the development of university-level curricula and
degree programs in Internet Studies.

Keywords: Internet, academic programs, information management, Internet
content, Internet curricula.
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PEDAGOGY, GRAMMARS AND ART: towards art and design higher education
strategies
D. Bruton

The impact of computational grammatical design on pedagogy has received
little attention in art education due to the dominant modes of
traditional approaches to art and design education. This paper explores
the pedagogical implications of grammatical strategies using computers
for judgements of design within an art educational setting that uses
generic graduate qualities as a starting point.
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MBA ACTION LEARNING: A MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE
Richard Teare and Jill Baker

Internet conference report outlining experiences and views of students
and tutors involved in an International Management Centres' MBA course.
Outlines some of the benefits of Internet resourcing, virtual tutoring
and Open Set learning combined with Action Learning. Focuses on how
students integrated learning with work. Discusses the pressures involved
in learning while at work. Looks at action learning in a Malaysian
context.

Keywords: Internet, Action Learning, Distance Learning, Continuing
Education, Learning
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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR: YOU MIGHT JUST GET IT
Richard Wertheimer and Mario Zinga

As hardware becomes available, because school districts are willing to
purchase it, a critical question must be asked: when and how do we use
the technology? The question requires that teachers begin to deconstruct
the learning task in order to decide how to integrate the technology.
There will be problems that the technology solves and tasks that
technology makes easier. There will be problems that the technology
creates and skills that the technology replaces. As teachers we need to
understand the ramifications, advantages and constraints that technology
brings with it.

Keywords: Education, new technology, learning.
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COLLEGE FACULTY AND DISTANCE EDUCATION (HTML|PDF)
Daniel Eisenberg (Ph.D., Brown University)

It is in the interest of college faculty to participate in shaping the
world of on-line education. Present difficulties will be solved as
university structures and hardware infrastructures evolve. The same
technology that serves students at a distance also permits faculty to
work where they can be most productive, not on the traditional campus.
Change is coming whether faculty like it or not. If we are not involved
in shaping it, others will do it for us.

Keywords: Distance learning, higher education, open learning, education,
learning
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FREE ACCESS TO THIS PAPER AT:
http://www.openhouse.org.uk/virtual-university-press/vuj/welcome.htm
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THE INTERNET AND ITS USES IN EDUCATION
Arun Kumar Tripathi

Covers briefly many aspects of the Internet from the early days to what
the future holds for this global method of communication. Looks at the
Internet as a source of information for those involved in education and
backs up the text with Web site addresses for further information.
Outlines the benefits for students and educators using the Internet.
Provides an extensive glossary of distance education and Internet terms.

Keywords: Internet, Education, Internet content
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To access these papers go to:
http://www.openhouse.org.uk/virtual-university-press/vuj/welcome.htm

For columnists, conferences and much more on virtual learning and
learning themes, go to:
http://www.openhouse.org.uk/virtual-university-press/

Eric Sandelands
VUP International