Survey Law Education Through Distance Learning

GEOMATICA ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-53
Author(s):  
Izaak de Rijcke
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Learner Participation ◽  
Land Surveying ◽  
Foreign Education ◽  
Permanent Residents

After many months of research and course design, an initial distance learning course offering was delivered in early 2011 called, “Introduction to Canadian Common Law for Land Surveyors”. The course was designed to expose foreign trained professional land surveyors to the study of boundary law. Many present candidates for articles and licensing in professional land surveying have been welcomed to Canada as permanent residents as part of an immigration screening process that recognizes foreign education and credentials. In meeting its obligation to offer learning opportunities for such candidates to gain admission to the practice of professional surveying in Ontario, AOLS undertook the development of adult learning courses in all disciplines, including survey law. This presentation will describe the issues surrounding development and delivery of survey law learning. The challenges are usually daunting enough when the subject matter is law. What has made the development of this series of courses novel is the use of a Learning Management System (LMS) which allows for the integration of reading resources, external references, video vignettes, and a replay of past learning sessions. The course design has been internet based and allows for learner participation from a distance through the internet. For adult learners who are working, have families, and live away from the teaching venue, these courses offer new opportunities in the education of the geomatics professional. For existing members looking for professional development, the full suite of courses promises to be a rich resource for staying current and in touch with new developments in boundary law.

USE OF BLENDED LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION – SOME EXPERIENCES

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
R J Singh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Made In

This article reports on the use of blended learning in higher education. Blended learning has become popular in higher education in recent years. It is a move beyond traditional lecturing to incorporate face-to-face learning with e-learning, thereby creating a blend of learning experiences. The problem is that learning in higher education is complex and learning situations differ across contexts. Whilst there is face-to-face contact at some institutions, others offer distance learning or correspondence learning. In each context, the mode of learning may differ. The challenge is to cater for various learning opportunities through a series of learning interactions and to incorporate a blended approach. The aim of this study was to examine various ways of defining blended learning in different contexts. This was done through an examination of experiences of the use of blended learning in different higher education contexts. The study presents a case of blended learning in a postgraduate course. The experiences from all these cases are summarised and conclusions and recommendations are made in the context of blended learning in higher education in South Africa.

scholarly journals Examining the Design of Microlearning for Korean Adult Learners

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyo-Jeong So ◽  
Hyeran Lee ◽  
Seak-Zoon Roh
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learners ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Content Areas ◽  
Learning In Context ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Korean Adult ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Increasing Demand

Considering the increasing demand for microlearning in informal learning spaces, the main purpose of this research is to examine the design of microlearning perceived by adult learners and experts in Korea. The research questions include: (1) what modality and content length do adult learners perceive to be relevant for microlearning? (2) what content areas do adult learners perceive to be relevant for microlearning? and (3) what are the expected impacts and future directions of microlearning perceived by the experts? The participants include 11 e-learning experts and 326 adult learners working in the fields of science and technology. Data were collected from the learner survey, focus group interview, and expert survey. Overall, this study found that adult learners tend to have some conflicting opinions about the content areas perceived to be relevant for e-learning and microlearning. The design of content that takes the modality of video consumed within 3-5 minutes was considered to be the most relevant for microlearning. Experts perceived that microlearning is an efficient and effective direction for adult learners to enhance professional knowledge and to broaden informal learning opportunities. However, the experts were less positive about the potential of microlearning for increasing convergence research and learning transfer. There was a considerable gap between desirability and feasibility in the directions toward integrating microlearning with advanced technologies. Based on the key findings, we discuss some implications concerning the design of microlearning for adult learners’ informal learning. Cite as So, H-J., Lee, H., Roh, S-Z. (2020) Examining the Design of Microlearning for Korean Adult Learners. Computer-Based Learning in Context, 2(1), 40-53. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4057859

scholarly journals DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS ' INDEPENDENC

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-106
Author(s):  
Sh. Zh. Kolumbayeva ◽  
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A. K. Aitpayeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Educational Standards ◽  
Modern Media ◽  
Effective Form ◽  
Human Education

The article discusses the possibilities of distance learning. Today, distance learning is intensively included in the educational sphere, which can be explained by a number of advantages of this pedagogical system. Moreover, some experts consider such training to be the most effective form of human education, regardless of age, since the training tools created on the basis of modern media in combination with new technological solutions, as well as modern methodological support, in principle, allow you to independently master the ways of learning activities, create conditions for independent development of subjects of the educational cycle. Distance learning opportunities are a set of methods, forms and means of interaction with a person in the process of independent, but controlled development of a certain array of knowledge. The training technology is based on the Foundation of a certain content and must meet the requirements of its presentation. The content of the proposed knowledge is accumulated in special courses and modules designed for distance learning and based on the existing educational standards in the country, as well as in data and knowledge banks, video libraries, and so on.

Practical Aspects of Distance learning in Graphic Disciplines at a Technical University During the Pandemic Period

2021 ◽  
pp. 80-89
Author(s):  
Elena Borisovna Ertskina ◽  
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Svetlana Petrovna Oreshcova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Temporal Order ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Engineering Graphics ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Complex Engineering ◽  
Machine Parts ◽  
Graphic Program ◽  
The University

The article deals with the most important aspects to organize distance learning on the base of the Sayano-Shushenskaya branch of the Siberian Federal University, the experience of using MOODLE digital platform is described. Such a platform the possibility and peculiarities to conduct online lectures and practical classes, coursework, examinations of graphic disciplines are considered. The purpose of this article is to analyze the problems and effectiveness of distance learning in the study of graphic disciplines of students of the Sayano-Shushenskaya branch of SFU in the period of the coronavirus pandemic. Research methodology and methods. When performing and testing graphical works in a remote format, there were certain difficulties, which required the leadership of the university to change the curriculum, where the study of ACAD must be moved earlier in the term from the third semester to the second and combined with a parallel study of engineering graphics. Results of the study. The organization. and introduction of distance learning in the pandemic period allows to analyze adequately the possibilities of working in MOODLE platform just with graphical documents, on such disciplines as “Engineering Graphics”, “Technical Mechanics”, “Machine Parts”. To build the learning process in such a way as to prepare students to perform complex engineering tasks, such as course design. To increase motivation and information component in the study of graphic disciplines. The temporal order of studying the disciplines is determines and the study of the AutoCAD graphic program exactly in the period of engineering graphics learning is provided. The conclusion it is concluded that, the successful learning of graphic disciplines in distance learning will contribute to the mastery of AutoCAD by students at the initial stage, to perform individual graphic tasks and check the correctness of their solutions.

Introduction to Online Learning and the Adult Learner

2018 ◽  
pp. 172-182
Author(s):  
Rosana Stan ◽  
Éva Kállay
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Adult Learner ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
Digital Immigrants ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

Web technologies are changing old patterns of learning. Online learning is simultaneously a tool and a challenge in improving our learning process because working online is a fundamental competence for today's society. Rethinking needs and course design for online learning to be applied to all subjects at all levels (digital natives and digital immigrants as well) is, maybe, the biggest challenge in education. It is necessary to give teachers adequate training to teach using technologies in a way that supports specific pedagogical mode. Online learning for adult learners has both advantages and disadvantages. Research into online learning is an emerging field and all of this information has practical implication for design and tutoring online activities in the case of adult learners.

Developing and Managing Digital/Technology Literacy and Effective Learning Skills in Adult Learners

2013 ◽  
pp. 394-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Hsu ◽  
Zhongxian Wang ◽  
Karin Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Adult Learner ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Technology Literacy ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Computing Skills ◽  
Improved Learning

The needs of adult learners are different from those of traditional undergraduate students, and programs must be designed to meet this need. In particular, digital and technology literacy needs, including general computing skills, computerized communications, online and distance learning, and Web 2.0 tools make navigating coursework an additional challenge. In this paper, the authors examine the technology and digital literacy needs and backgrounds of adult learner students and discuss research on the interaction between technology and adult learner education. Using the features of intensive weekend classroom sessions, on-line distance learning, and specialized teaching methods, an improved learning environment tailored to unique needs and career goals can be offered to business undergraduate adults. An important component is the development of technology and digital literacy skills to “fill the gaps” of students who may have extensive business or working experience, but are less than proficient in the use of technology. More depth and analysis is given to the following areas: digital and technology skills and knowledge improvement, pedagogical features, the use of intensive weekend and evening sessions, and the role of distance learning to supplement the classroom sessions.

Virtual Learning Environments

2011 ◽  
pp. 62-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitzi P. Trahan ◽  
Nan B. Adams ◽  
Susan Dupre
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Curve ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Steep Learning Curve ◽  
Barriers To Access

The growing experimentation with multi-user virtual environments for educational purposes demands rigorous examination of all aspects of these digital worlds. While their use appears to enhance and expand traditional distance learning, educators acknowledge that barriers to access remain, including a steep learning curve for orienting users to MUVE navigation and functionality. The application of Adams’s Knowledge Development Model for Virtual Learning Environments provides a framework for the design of in-world learning opportunities and activities, many of which tend to mirror pedagogical best-practices in Real Life (RL).

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