Association for Learning Technology Journal
November 2010 Volume 18, Number 3
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 7
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Transforming Distance Education Curricula through Distributive Leadership
Mike Keppell, Carolyn O'Dwyer, Betsy Lyon & Merilyn Childs
This paper examines a core leadership strategy for transforming learning and teaching in distance education through flexible and blended learning. It focuses on a project centred on distributive... More
pp. 165-178
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Change, Technology and Higher Education: Are Universities Capable of Organisational Change?
Stephen Marshall
Technology and change are so closely related that the use of the word innovation seems synonymous with technology in many contexts, including that of higher education. This paper contends that... More
pp. 179-192
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Enhancing Online Distance Education in Small Rural US Schools: A Hybrid, Learner-Centred Model
Claire de la Varre, Julie Keane & Matthew J. Irvin
Online distance education (ODE) has become pervasive and can potentially transform pedagogical practices across primary, secondary and university-based educational systems. ODE is considered a... More
pp. 193-205
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The Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Improving Teaching and Learning Processes in Primary and Secondary Schools
Albert Sangra & Mercedes Gonzalez-Sanmamed
The purpose of this study is to analyse what is happening at schools regarding the integration and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and to examine teachers' perceptions about... More
pp. 207-220
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Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: Mobile Web 2.0 Informing a New Institutional E-Learning Strategy
Thomas D. Cochrane
Mobile learning (m-learning) has moved beyond the realms of fantasy to become a viable platform for contextual learning that bridges formal and informal learning environments. This paper overviews ... More
pp. 221-231
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Using Voice Boards: Pedagogical Design, Technological Implementation, Evaluation and Reflections
Elisabeth Yaneske & Briony Oates
We present a case study to evaluate the use of a Wimba Voice Board to support asynchronous audio discussion. We discuss the learning strategy and pedagogic rationale when a Voice Board was... More
pp. 233-250
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Web-Based Lecture Technologies and Learning and Teaching: A Study of Change in Four Australian Universities
M Gosper, M McNeill, R Phillips, G Preston, K Woo & D Green
The uptake of web-based lecture technologies for recording and delivering live lectures has increased markedly in recent years. Students have responded positively, and for many their use has... More
pp. 251-263