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Technology Enhanced Distance Learning Utilising Sakai CLE and Adobe Connect Pro

Technology Enhanced Distance Learning Utilising Sakai CLE and Adobe Connect Pro
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Author(s): Juley McGourty (University Of Limerick, Ireland)and Angelica Risquez (University of Limerick, Ireland)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 24
Source title: Learning Management System Technologies and Software Solutions for Online Teaching: Tools and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Yefim Kats (Rivier College, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-853-1.ch005

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Abstract

On-line environments have been incorporated in the Distance learning programmes of the International Equine Institute (IEI) in order to address concerns about streamlining assessment turn-around, distance student attendance at tutorials, providing more detailed and quicker assignment feedback, student peer interaction, student to tutor1 interaction and, of course, student support. The overriding concern was to provide a more flexible, active learning environment to develop and enhance learning opportunities while, concurrently, integrating more closely the learning activities of the student with the University of Limerick (UL) community. The impetus, therefore, was to make studies convenient and attractive to the location of the distance student, while maintaining educational quality through the provision of pedagogical innovations and at the same time providing a social and interactive environment to support the distance student. In so doing, the IEI uses the collaborative learning environment (CLE) Sakai (www.Sakaiproject.org) to support the distance student and also utilises Adobe Connect Pro™ to deliver on-line synchronous desktop-to-desktop tutorials. This chapter outlines aspects drawn from our experiences with the on-line support and delivery of distance learning programmes. Throughout, various recommendations on enhancing the experiences for students are also presented.

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