E-Learning in Canada

• Autorzy: Scott B. Johnson
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

Before applying a U.S.-based online training program to Canadian higher learning faculty, a review of the status of e-learning in Canada was conducted. The review finds Canada as among the world's most developed and industrialized countries. Yet, in a ranking by the International Telecommunication Union, Canada slipped downward causing concern, dispute, and mixed interpretation. Existing national and provincial policies are relevant to the progress or perception of failure thereof of e-Learning in the country. The principle features of the e-learning programs are Internet -based technologies, and thus this form of education need not be dependent upon one's country of residence, or the location of any particular institution of higher learning. The null hypothesis with its logical extension was simple- There are not enough differences between the US and Canada's e-learning environments to warrant major modification of the US originated faculty development program for Canadian use. The conclusion drawn after the review is that while there are differences between Canada and the US, the functions and purposes of their e-learning programs are similar enough to apply a well-developed US faculty training program for current and prospective online faculty in Canada. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

e-learning; Studying; Higher education

PL

Zdalne nauczanie; Uczenie się; Szkolnictwo wyższe

• Czasopismo: e-mentor
• Rocznik: 2011
• Numer: nr 4
• Strony: 83--85

Twórcy

autor

Scott B. Johnson

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