Technology-Based Distributed Learning Course at UB
EDTECH Editor-Hinchliffe
From: Heather Francis <fra...@CSTUDIES.UBC.CA>
Hello...
Are you interested in learning more about technology-based teaching
both in the classroom and at a distance via an online distance
education course? UBC's online course on technology-based
teaching starts September 2, 1997.
Our web site for this course will be
operational as of July 28.
http://itesm.cstudies.ubc.ca/info/
In the meantime, here's some information about content and
registration by email.
FIVE TECHNOLOGY-BASED LEARNING COURSES FROM UBC:
(1) Designing, developing and delivering technology-based
distributed learning, first available Sept. 2, 1997
(2) Technology choice and use in distributed learning, first
available Jan 1998
(3) Introduction to distributed learning (history, theory,
concepts: to include open and distance learning, technology for
training, and overview of issues), first available August 1998
(4) Planning, management and organization of distributed learning
(will include institutional re-structuring), first available Jan
1999
(5) Researching and evaluating distributed learning, first
available August 1999
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, B.C. is one
of the largest universities in Canada and the oldest in the
province. The first students were admitted in 1915. In the
1996-97 Winter Session student enrollment included 26,773
undergraduates and 6,409 graduates. Distance education has
been delivered by UBC since 1949 and the 1996/97 student
enrollment in this area was 3,777. UBC is a global centre of
research and learning with state-of-the-art facilities, offering a
wide range of professional programs. For more general information
about UBC, please visit the web site, http://www.ubc.ca
***description follows of first available technology-based
learning course offered by the University of British Columbia***
DEVELOPING, DESIGNING AND DELIVERING
TECHNOLOGY-BASED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Course No. EDST 565f=09
3.0 Credits
Start Date: September 2, 1997
distance education course
Catalogue No. 02074
Tony Bates, project manager /Mark Bullen, academic coordinator
Register by phone (604) 822-8889, by return email form below,
or register online at our new web site after Monday, July 28 at:
http://itesm.cstudies.ubc.ca/info/
(For a biography of Dr. Tony Bates, please visit his web site
http://bates.cstudies.ubc.ca)
This course is the first of five being developed which together
will constitute a post-graduate certificate in technology-based
teaching, subject to formal academic approval. The development of
these courses is a collaborative effort between the University of
British Columbia (UBC) in Canada and the Monterrey Institute of
Technology (ITESM) in Mexico.
The proliferation of relatively cheap and easy to use computer software
and networks, such as the World Wide Web, have made it relatively
easy for virtually anyone to produce courseware. However research
indicates that there are significant relationships between the use
of different technologies and different approaches to teaching and
learning. Furthermore, technology-based teaching is being used
more and more for =91distributed=92 learning, which means the use of
technology for flexible access to learning for both on-campus and
off-campus students, rather than just an additional resource
within classroom or distance teaching.
This course introduces students to three different design models for
distributed learning, and challenges them to examine the implicit
and explicit assumptions behind the use of new technologies within
each of these models. Participants will be asked to develop their
own design for a distributed learning course, and to provide a
rationale and critique of their own and other students=92 designs.
Participants will also be expected to use the internet to access
information and to participate in on-line discussions with other
students, including graduate students and faculty members at
ITESM who are also taking this course.
Prerequisite:
This course is open to students who meet the minimum UBC graduate
admission requirements of a four year Bachelor degree and an
overall GPA of B+ or better in the last two years of academic
study. If a student does not meet the above requirements, special
permission to enter the course may be granted by Dr. Dan Pratt
(604-822-4552) or Dr. Roger Boshier (604-822-5822) of the Faculty
of Education at UBC. Students are also welcome to audit this
course at full price. For detailed UBC registration information,
please visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies web site at
http://www.grad.ubc.ca
Technical requirements:
Access to the internet with a computer capable of running Netscape
Navigator 3.1 or higher.
Price:
$695 CAD plus textbooks and readings purchased through the
UBC Bookstore.
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REGISTRATION FORM:
Return to: =09Heather Francis
=09Distance Education & Technology
=09UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
=092329 West Mall, Room 1170
=09Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 CANADA
=09fax: (604) 822-8636
phone: (604) 822-8889
email: Heather...@ubc.ca
YES, I would like to register in the following course:
DEVELOPING, DESIGNING AND DELIVERING
TECHNOLOGY-BASED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING
EDST 565f
distance education course, Catalogue No. 02074=09=09
3.0 Credits=09=09=09
Start Date: September 2nd, 1997
T. Bates/M.Bullen
phone (604) 822-8889
or visit our new web site as of Monday, July 28
http://itesm.cstudies.ubc.ca/info/
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
AND RETURN BY EMAIL:
UBC Student Number (if registered, otherwise leave blank)........
Last or Family Name......
First or Given Name........
Middle Name........
Apartment Number........
Number/Street........
City or Town........
Province/State........
Country........
Postal/Zip Code........
(Area Code)Home Telephone........
(Area Code)Work Telephone........
Email address........
Female........
Male........
Date of Birth (YY/MM/DD)........
Prerequisite:
This course is open to students who meet the minimum UBC
graduate admission requirements of a four year Bachelor degree and
an overall GPA of B+ or better in the last two years of academic
study. If a student does not meet the above requirements, special
permission to enter the course may be granted by Dr. Dan Pratt
(604-822-4552) or Dr. Roger Boshier (604-822-5822) of the Faculty
of Education at UBC. Students are also welcome to audit this
course at full price. For detailed UBC registration information
please visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies web site at
http://www.grad.ubc.ca.
Agreement:
I agree to meet the above prerequisite requirements and will mail
a copy of my degree or final transcript along with a cheque or
money order in the amount of $695 CAD payable to The University
of British Columbia. Upon my consenting to abide by the
"appropriate use of technology" policy for this course, I agree to
enroll in this course pending the University of British Columbia=92s
approval.
Signed by email address:
Dated:
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end of registration form
Hope to welcome you to the course called DEVELOPING, DESIGNING AND
DELIVERING TECHNOLOGY-BASED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING!
---Bye
Heather Francis <fra...@CSTUDIES.UBC.CA>