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by John A Finnis
Learning Technology: The Myths and Facts
This paper considers some of the major issues in the field of learning technology. It seeks to identify areas in which technology has greatest potential to contribute to the learning process, and also those areas in which the application of technology is inappropriate or detrimental.

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Engaging employers: overcoming the barriers faced by small businesses (G049) - Guide 2 - Skills and Education network - part of the UK Learning and Skills Council.
July 2004
There are particular barriers to employer engagement in small businesses, but given the size of the sector, providers have a particular onus to respond to these […]

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So how does WebTeach work? The secret seems to be in adding structure to collaborative classroom activities.
“The seminar room is the hub of what goes on,” Hewson says. “We’ve tried to give the interface visual clues with colour and indenting. You can see very quickly what’s happening in the class.” […]

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From a media release 2/2/04
“City & Guilds, the UK’s largest vocational awarding body, announced today plans to develop a national network of high street learning centres in partnership with Further Education colleges and other training providers.
Under the scheme, participating Further Education colleges will staff the centres and deliver the training whilst City & […]

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The Digital Convergence: Extending the Portfolio Model
By Gary Greenberg
This article explores the role of portfolios starting from the use of portfolios by artsits, and progresses through a discussion of digital portfolios and the many purposes they can serve covering three types of ePortfolios:
The showcase ePortfolio: organization occurs after the work has been created.
The […]

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by Penny Lunt Crosman
“On-demand training is the latest trend in e-learning. Companies using e-learning echnologies have found that long lectures don’t cut it online. Short, targeted learning segments with simulation or how-to scenarios let employees take classes when they have time or when they need the help. It’s far less disruptive than […]