Seismic refraction surveys of the rock channels of the River Erme (S. Devon) and the Rivers Tawe and Torridge (N. Devon) suggest that at the time these were eroded the sea-level relative to land stood some 150 ft. lower than at present. Echo-sounding and sea-bed sampling off S. Devon have failed to reveal any trace of ancient channels in the sea floor at distances greater than one mile from shore.
Computer assisted distributed or collaborative learning environments have been in existence for some time, however one impediment to more widespread use has been the need for a permanent wired network infrastructure. In this paper we discuss the development of a prototype tool that allows the formation of an ad hoc network at any time, and in any locale. Disciplines Physical Sciences and Mathematics
The development of culturally influenced Websites for e-commerce has a great deal of research associated with it. Not a lot of work has been done on culturally specific Websites for e-learning. This paper will explore the theories of Hofstede, Hall and others as well as the web prototype theory of St Amant in the development of such sites for Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Dubai. Sites for these countries have been developed for the Faculty of Informatics and student responses have been surveyed. It is felt that students would perform at a higher level if the e-learning interface was designed with their culture in mind. The development of culturally influenced websites for e-commerce has a great deal of research associated with it. Not a lot of work has been done on culturally specific websites for e-learning. This paper will explore the theories of Hofstede, Hall and others as well as the web prototype theory of St Amant in the development of such sites for Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Dubai. Disciplines Physical Sciences and MathematicsSites for these countries have been developed for the Faculty of Informatics and student responses have been surveyed. It is felt that students would perform at a higher level if the e-learning interface was designed with their culture in mind.
Like many western universities, the University of Wollongong is offering degrees to an increasing number of offshore students. Our usual offshore teaching model involves intensive delivery of course material. Disadvantages of this model include the brevity of student contact with the UOW academic and delays in response to student questions and concerns regarding the subject. We discuss some results of an experiment using inexpensive and readily available Internet technologies to overcome those disadvantages.
Advanced learning technologies facilitate team teaching at the college/university level. Team teaching has been shown to benefit both students and faculty. This paper explores the benefits of using a course management package in an interdisciplinary team environment. Among those benefits are: better communication, student monitoring and support, flexibility in subject deliver, and fostering a collaborative environment. The success in the early developmental stage of integrating one such learning technology (Web Course Tools, or WebCT) into our course has seen the package move from a simple tool to an essential member of a teaching team.
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