Document (#29496)

Author

Catherall, P.

Title

Delivering e-learning for information services in higher education

Imprint

Oxford : Chandos

Year

2004

Pages

200 S

Isbn

1-84334-095-X (hb)
1-84334-088-7 (pb)

Abstract

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.

Content

Key Features - Jargon-free and aimed at information professionals with Sole/mixed responsibilities - Identifies leading systems, disussing strenghts and weaknesses - Draws examples from current practice in Higher Education - Discusses management and implementation aspects Contents What is online learning What resources are required to provide online learning What systems are available, what are their features What are the support issues in delivering online learning - staff and student support challenges; trends in distance learning and part time study; emergence of ubiquitous student-tutor-system relationship; use of automatic and human support systems; role of support staff and academic tutors in system support; benefits of online vs. hardcopy support documentation How can online learning be made accessible and usable - influence of legislative and Standard-making bodies in accessibility and usability issues, e.g.: Euroaccessibility, W3C (Word Wide Web Consortium); other international guidelines, e.g.: Bobby; access issues in conventional web browsers; overview of accessible web browsers; methods for testing online learning systems for accessibility and usability; suggestions for user feedback; comparison of accessibility across online learning systems How should online learning systems be managed - online course creation; user account creation; Single-signon vs. independent systems; use of templates and global content for generic library resources; considerations for organisation of academic content; security and abuse issues; elearning policy and procedures; role of academic and other staff in supporting online learning; use of elearning Champions or coordinators; procedures for user induction and registration an online courses; models for user support. How should online learning be monitored and quality assured

Theme

Computer Based Training

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