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

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

397

Lastpage

400

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Learning Technologies, 2001. Proceedings. IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Madison, WI

Print_ISBN

0-7695-1013-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICALT.2001.943956

Filename

943956