RE: [IFETS-Discuss] Digest for ifets-discuss@topica.com, issue 8

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Subject: RE: [IFETS-Discuss] Digest for ifets-discuss@topica.com, issue 8
From: Paul Cohen (pcohen@techman.uq.edu.au)
Date: Sat 03 Jun 2000 - 03:20:40 MEST 

From: Paul Cohen <pcohen@techman.uq.edu.au>
Subject: RE: [IFETS-Discuss] Digest for ifets-discuss@topica.com, issue 8
Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 18:20:40 -0700

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Excellent points.

I think the following paper encapsulates them very well:
Dimensions of the Workforce 2008: Beyond Training and Education, Toward
Continuous Personal Development, Tom Hill, December 9, 1998,Institute
for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA
ref: http://www.learningnetwork.com/Dimensions2008/Dimensions2008c.htm

paul

jmclaughlin@nhptv.unh.edu wrote:
> Dear Discussion Group -
>
> On the topic of Virtual Learning Environments, part of the problem is
> many
> folks are looking at this as THE WAY to deliver instruction. Different
> learners react negatively to certain environments and this can adversely
> affect learning. While a certain topic may be dispersed easily through
> a
> VLE (Imparting knowledge) other topics that require skill development
> may be
> more difficult to do in a VLE. It cannot be looked at as the "wave of
> the
> future" entirely.
>
> I work with practicing educators everyday that have knowledge but not
> the
> skills to incorporate technology into their classrooms. While they
> could
> technically be taught the Internet Skills via a VLE, they would not
> choose
> that way of learning. They still need one on one reassurance and
> comfort
> level to allow them to acquire the new skills and knowledge they will
> need
> in their classrooms.
>
> Perhaps the students of today who have used computers since preschool
> will
> be more comfortable with VLE's. The VLE design for those already in the
> workforce perhaps should be different.
>
> Jan McLaughlin
> Curriculum and Distance Learning Specialist
> New Hampshire Public Television
> 268 Mast Road
> Durham, NH 03824
> (603)868-4353
> Fax: (603)868-7552
> Email: jmclaughlin@nhptv.unh.edu
>
>
>

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