Computer Education for Singapore Teachers in the Information Age

Ai-Yen Chen

This paper describes the computer education programs for teachers that have been implemented by the Singapore Institute for Education. After examination of computer education programs in advanced countries, it was determined that the program in...

Challenges and Problems in Designing and Researching Distance Learning Environments and Communities

Ai Yen Chen; Azam Mashhadi

Malaysian Educational Research Association (MERA) Conference 1998 (1998)

The challenges and problems in both designing and conducting research on distance learning courses are considered in light of the present cyberspace revolution. This paper discusses: the future possibilities of Internet-based learning; assumptions...

Changing Faces of Distance Learning in Higher Education

Azam Mashhadi; Zongyi Deng; Ai Yen Chen

Malaysian Educational Research Association (MERA) Conference 1998 (1998)

As the use of distance education grows, the question arises as to whether there are inherent limitations to the use of such an approach, due to the fact that learning is culturally and experientially mediated. The effective implementation of digital ...