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AbstractCo‐production occurs when two or more institutions contribute funds and labour to the processes of making course components for distance teaching. The author summarises reasons for international co‐production of multimedia distance‐teaching courses and provides a checklist of questions that should be considered before entering upon such co‐production.The second half of the article consists of a composite case study based on the UK's Open University experience of international co‐production. The paper ends with three questions: Is international co‐production of this kind worth trying? Can the chances of success be made high enough by careful planning to justify risking capital in such ventures? Are other forms of collaboration more likely to be cos

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DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00636.x

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年代:1993

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AbstractThe reliability and predictive validity of a short form of Honey and Mumford's Learning Styles Questionnaire were examined. Students' learning preferences were measured by self‐report ratings on their degree of likings for 19 teaching and learning activities commonly used in higher and professional education. Subjects were 381 second‐year undergraduates enrolled in accountancy, engineering and communication programmes at the Hong Kong Polytechnic. The alpha coefficients for the four learning styles scales were quite low, ranging from 0.311 for the Pragmatist scale to 0.421 for the Reflector scale. Factor analysis of the items did not reveal any coherent factor structure congruent with the underlying constructs. However, significant though weak correlations were found between the learning styles scores and the learning preferences of the students as hypothesi

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DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00637.x

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年代:1993

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AbstractThe author reviews the potential of word‐processors for changing the ways in which writers process written text and, indeed, think about writing. He draws distinctions between different kinds of writing software and discusses whether changing the processes of writing necessarily leads to improvements in writing quality. The review also raises questions about the use of word‐processors in examinati

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DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00638.x

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AbstractThe author reports on a pilot study aimed at identifying what items of educational media were available in selected schools in Ondo State, Nigeria, and the extent of their use. A twenty‐eight item questionnaire was used to assess availability. use, attitude of principals and support for instructional media. Seventy‐seven schools from different parts of Ondo State participated in the study. The results showed that these secondary schools were generally very poorly equipped with educational media and that the level of use was very low. The reasons for this are fourfold: economic, political, the lack of training and the lack of co‐ordination among the agencies responsible. Recommendations include the rationalisation of small schools, a programme of workshops and seminars and the involvement of classroom teachers in the planning and production of educational broad

ISSN:0007-1013    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00639.x

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年代:1993

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AbstractThe Keller Plan for self‐paced learning has been shown to be effective in enhancing learning, especially in basic science and mathematics, but it is little used nowadays. The author reports on its use with extensive electronic backup (25 half‐hour videotapes, an interactive videodisc and computer delivered tutorials). He found that in this way improved examination marks can still be obtained while the amount of tutorial support can be reduced to an economic le

ISSN:0007-1013    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00640.x

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年代:1993

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AbstractThis article reports on a replication of an earlier (1985) study that assessed the development of information technology (IT) skills in upper primary and lower secondary school students in a city school district in Western Australia. The 1985 study compared the effectiveness of the informal computing curriculum in two primary schools to the formalised courses in the junior classes of a secondary school. A replication of this study in 1991 found that despite a significant increase in computer usage among primary school students, the secondary school computing agenda had changed very little. A comparison of results from both studies revealed that instructional uses of computers in schools is an effective means of developing students' IT skills, a finding that questions the place of formal computer literacy courses in schools. There is a need however, to be aware of the needs of all students. In both studies, discrete groups within the student population were found to have significantly different IT skills.Summary and conclusionsThe replication of a 1985 study of students' IT skills in 1991 revealed interesting results. The 1991 data showed little change to the computing programme in the secondary school since 1985 despite large changes to students' prior exposure to computers. There were significant differences found between the students in all the cognitive and affective measures employed. The increased exposure to, and use of computers between, the two samples of students resulted in increased computer knowledge and changes in attitudes towards using computers. The gender differences that were observed among primary students in the 1985 study were still evident in 1991. However fewer gender differences were evident in the secondary population in 1991 when compared to that in 1985.The data gathered from both studies indirectly supports the view that the need for formal courses of computer literacy has diminished as computer usage has become more commonplace. Both studies provided evidence that questioned the capacity of formal courses of instruction as a means of developing IT skills among all students. For many students, formal courses of instruction were not successful in developing appropriate levels of computer knowledge. Primary students in the 1991 study had developed similar levels of computer knowledge merely through informal exposure to computers as had the secondary students in 1985 through formal courses of computer instruction. There was a learning advantage to students exposed to the formal course of instruction in the secondary school but informal use of computers in this setting would also have provided an advantage. Of concern was the finding that there were still many students who lacked a basic knowledge of computers and technology. It appeared that neither a formal course nor informal use of computers was sufficient to develop IT skills among sections of the student population. There was no evidence of any measures being taken to overcome this problem. Unless specific moves are taken, such results will likely be found in a similar study in 1998.

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DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00641.x

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年代:1993

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AbstractThis article is based on a study undertaken as an extension of our Phones for the Deaf programme. In the original programme, PC computers, linked by modems and null‐modems, have been used very successfully as a means of communication between hearing‐impaired persons and their hearing peers. In this study, the use of cable‐linked computers has been extended into the classroom to provide an extremely effective note‐taking system. This use of computer technology has proved to be both more efficient and at the same time far less intrusive than the conventional note‐taker or signing systems. It provides at the same time complete participation within the class for the student and a hard‐copy of the proceedings for

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DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00642.x

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DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00643.x

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年代:1993

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DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00644.x

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年代:1993

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Bennett, Neville and Dunne, Elisabeth (1992) Managing Classroom GroupsSimon and Schuster. Hemel HempsteadPeterson, Robyn (1992) Managing Successful LearningKoganElliott John (1991) Action Research for Educational ChangeBlomeyer, Robert L&Martin, Dianne (1991)eds Case Studies in Computer Aided LearningLusted David (1991) ed The Media Studies Book

ISSN:0007-1013    

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8535.1993.tb00645.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1993

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