Distance Education in the South Pacific: Nets and Voyages (review)

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 501-503
Author(s):  
Merrily Stover
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
South Pacific ◽  
The South

The Effect of Cultural Differences and Educational Technology on Distance Education in the South Pacific

2011 ◽  
pp. 779-786
Author(s):  
Jonathan Frank ◽  
Janet Toland
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Local Level ◽  
South Pacific ◽  
The South ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Cultural Variations ◽  
Knowledge Based

Innovations in information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the development of global-knowledge- based economies are presenting higher-education institutions throughout the developing world with both opportunities and challenges. New opportunities for remotely located institutions are opening up, but the challenge is to ensure that these innovations can be utilized in a culturally appropriate manner at the local level. Despite a relatively low population base, the scattered geography of the South Pacific region has resulted in wide cultural variations between the different island groups. This makes the South Pacific an ideal region in which to explore the impact of cultural differences on online learning. This research investigates the opportunities offered by online learning; the focus is on the use of e-mail as a mechanism for encouraging Web-based interaction among students in two distance-education institutions with a culturally and geographically diverse student body.

Women in Distance Education at the University of the South Pacific

2017 ◽  
pp. 152-167
Author(s):  
Marjorie Crocombe ◽  
Joan Teaiwa ◽  
Arlene Griffen ◽  
Ruby Va’a ◽  
Eileen Tuimaleali’ifano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
South Pacific ◽  
The South ◽  
The University

scholarly journals An ICT-Based Distance Education Model: an Evaluation of ICT-Based Modes at the University of the South Pacific

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Pramila Devi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
South Pacific ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
The South ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Main Technique ◽  
Education Model ◽  
The University

<p>This study developed a model for evaluating the ability of ICT-based modes of communication to foster an effective learning environment, by creating telepresence, flexibility, interaction and collaboration, for distance learners at the University of the South Pacific (USP). The model is formulated on the basis of the educational relationship triad developed by Hall and Kidman (2002). Concepts and attributes from foundations of distance education; new models of distance education; and learning theories, which build on the educational relationships are identified and integrated into the ICT-based distance education model developed in the thesis. The study employed a multi-perspective evaluation design with survey questionnaires as the main technique of data collection. Interviews and online conferencing data was used in triangulation to support the main technique of data collection. Nine ICT-based modes of communication used for distance education at USP were assessed in this study. These are video broadcast, audio conferencing, video conferencing, the Web, email, and WebCT-based homepages, text chat, mail and discussion boards. There are two key findings of this study. The first set of findings reveals that the ICT-based distance education model developed in the thesis provided a useful framework for the evaluation of ICT-based modes of communication at USP. The second set of findings shows that distance learners at USP found the use of ICT-based modes of communication fostered an effective learning environment for them, by enhancing telepresence, flexibility, interaction and collaboration. The extent to which the four key attributes were enhanced in each course was influenced by the use of varying modes of communication, the pedagogical design of the course, access to Internet facilities, and the age,  occupation and cultural background of distance learners.</p>

Culture, Interaction, and Online Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 485-491
Author(s):  
Janet Toland ◽  
Jonathan Frank ◽  
Karen D. Schenk
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
South Pacific ◽  
The South ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Diverse Student Body ◽  
The Impact

Technological innovation and the development of global knowledge-based economies are presenting higher education institutions throughout the developing world with both opportunities and challenges. The development of distance education has particular relevance for remote and widely distributed locations. The scattered geography of the South Pacific has produced immense variations in culture amongst a relatively low population base. This makes the South Pacific an ideal region in which to explore the impact of cultural differences on online learning. Online learning offers the developing countries of the South Pacific the chance to open up access to even the most distantly located students. This research evaluates the effectiveness of e-mail as a mechanism for encouraging Web-based interaction among students in two distance education institutions with a culturally and geographically diverse student body.

scholarly journals An ICT-Based Distance Education Model: an Evaluation of ICT-Based Modes at the University of the South Pacific

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Pramila Devi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
South Pacific ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
The South ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Main Technique ◽  
Education Model ◽  
The University

<p>This study developed a model for evaluating the ability of ICT-based modes of communication to foster an effective learning environment, by creating telepresence, flexibility, interaction and collaboration, for distance learners at the University of the South Pacific (USP). The model is formulated on the basis of the educational relationship triad developed by Hall and Kidman (2002). Concepts and attributes from foundations of distance education; new models of distance education; and learning theories, which build on the educational relationships are identified and integrated into the ICT-based distance education model developed in the thesis. The study employed a multi-perspective evaluation design with survey questionnaires as the main technique of data collection. Interviews and online conferencing data was used in triangulation to support the main technique of data collection. Nine ICT-based modes of communication used for distance education at USP were assessed in this study. These are video broadcast, audio conferencing, video conferencing, the Web, email, and WebCT-based homepages, text chat, mail and discussion boards. There are two key findings of this study. The first set of findings reveals that the ICT-based distance education model developed in the thesis provided a useful framework for the evaluation of ICT-based modes of communication at USP. The second set of findings shows that distance learners at USP found the use of ICT-based modes of communication fostered an effective learning environment for them, by enhancing telepresence, flexibility, interaction and collaboration. The extent to which the four key attributes were enhanced in each course was influenced by the use of varying modes of communication, the pedagogical design of the course, access to Internet facilities, and the age,  occupation and cultural background of distance learners.</p>

Culture and leadership: Project GLOBE in the South Pacific

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony R. Paquin ◽  
Reinout E. de Vries ◽  
Raghuvar D. Pathak ◽  
Rafia Naz
Keyword(s):  
South Pacific ◽  
The South

Tourism Development in the South Pacific: The Cases of Nauru and Tuvalu

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Towner ◽  
Semisi Taumoepeau
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
South Pacific ◽  
The South ◽  
South Pacific Ocean ◽  
Economic Survival ◽  
Processing Centre ◽  
Remote Island ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Tuvalu and Nauru are isolated developing island nations located in the South Pacific Ocean. In contrast to the established larger Pacific destinations such as Fiji and Tahiti, the tourism industries on both Tuvalu and Nauru are in their infancy. Tourism development in these remote island nations faces a myriad of challenges which include a lack of infrastructure, environmental susceptibility, economic vulnerability, difficulties with access and considerable distances from major tourist markets. This paper reviews tourism on Tuvalu and Nauru and evaluates their current situation regarding potential tourism development through workshops with relevant stakeholders, surveys and subsequent SWOT analysis. The results of the paper outlined a large number of challenges faced by Tuvalu and Nauru due to their geographic location but also highlighted that both Islands possess fascinating and unique features that have the potential to attract niche tourism markets. A key finding of this paper is that the tourism stimulus or potential attraction can also be the chief threat to the islands’ economic survival hence the two edges of the sword. Further research is required to assess the effect of the withdrawal of the Refugee Processing Centre on Nauru’s economy and to evaluate the impact of climate change on Tuvalu’s society and potential adaption strategies.

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