Title :
Networked facilitated open and distance learning in continuing engineering education
Author :
Payr, Sabine ; Reichl, Franz ; Csanyi, Gottfried S. ; Vierlinger, Ursula E.
Author_Institution :
Australian AI Inst., Carlton, Vic., Australia
Abstract :
Open and distance learning (ODL) in continuing engineering education (CEE) brings about a set of specific challenges: production and delivery have to take place in a network of providers in order to be cost-effective, and the demands of an audience of professionals and practitioners have to be met. The project FACILE (FACIlitated open distance Learning for continuing Engineering education) had as a goal to find solutions to these challenges. Active facilitation turned out to be a key factor. The experiences gained allow us to discuss the role and relevance of different ODL elements and technologies for the specific requirements of CEE
Keywords :
continuing education; distance learning; educational technology; engineering education; research initiatives; telecommunication networks; FACILE project; SOCRATES project; active facilitation; audience demands; continuing engineering education; cost-effectiveness; courseware production; instructional delivery; networked facilitated learning; open distance learning; practitioners; professionals; provider network; Artificial intelligence; Cathode ray tubes; Collaborative work; Computer aided instruction; Educational technology; Engineering education; Globalization; Intelligent networks; Joining materials; Management training;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2001. Proceedings. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madison, WI
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1013-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2001.943956
