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Date:         Tue, 28 Jul 1992 01:06:02 EDT
From:         Gleason Sackman <sackman@plains.NoDak.edu>
Subject:      Online Course on using Computer mediated communication (fwd)

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> Date:         Mon, 27 Jul 1992 17:50:03 -0700
> From: Interpersonal Computing and Technology List
>               <msmauri@nevada2.bitnet>
> Subject:      Online Course on using Computer mediated communication
>
> From: Diane Kovacs <DKOVACS@KENTVM.KENT.EDU>
>
> A Collaboration between The Open University, (Institute of Educational
> Technology), The Institute of Education, University of London. With
> sponsorship from the COSTEL programme of the Commission of the
> European Community.
>
> Early application is strongly advised.
>
>       O N L I N E    E D U C A T I O N    A N D    T R A I N I N G
>
> How to Design and Present Courses Using Computer Networks
>
> This part-time course will start on January 16th 1993, and
> will last for 16 weeks, ie until 9th May 1993.  It will be
> taught at a distance through electronic mail and computer
> conferencing, combined with 2 workshops in London.
> The Open University's computer conferencing system (CoSy)
> will be used as the main communication mode; this system can
> be accessed from overseas and at local rates from anywhere in
> the U.K.  Participants can expect to gain the Certificate if
> they can spend about 100 hours on the course over the period.
>
> Entry Requirements
>
> The course is planned on the assumption that students will
> have a first degree or equivalent qualification and will
> normally have experience in education or training.
> Competence in written English and in basic keyboard skills is
> important, as most interactions between participants and
> teaching staff will be through textual communication
> (electronic mail and computer conferencing) in English.
> Participants will require access to a microcomputer with a
> hard disk, and a modem with communications software, or
> terminal access to JANET. (see note for applicants resident outside
> the UK)
>
>
> Course description
>
> The course will treat three broad themes:
>
> - - the role of computer mediated communication in education
> and training
> - - the effectiveness of online education and collaborative
> learning
> - - different conferencing systems
>
> It will give participants access to a learning community of
> peers who have a wide range of expertise, database resources,
> readings in the field, and the actual experience of being
> online students.  It should be of interest to people running
> courses in either an educational or business context.
>
> Fees
> Standard course fee: #450
> Reduced fee for educational institutions: #350
>
> Closing date for applications
> 1 November 1992
>
> For application forms contact
> The Registrar
> London University Institute of Education
> 20 Bedford Way                                  Tel:  +4471 580-1122
> London   WC1H 0AL                               Fax:  +4471 612 6126
>
> Note for overseas applicants.
>
> The first version of this course attracted greater international
> interest than anticipated. There were participants from Moscow
> Australia, Iceland, Spain, Israel and the United States.
>
> The majority of these did NOT attend the workshops, although it was
> agreed that attendence would have been best if it could be arranged.
>
> International access was usually through the experimental
> JANET-INTERNET gateway, although international pss was also used.
> However applicants should note that by January 1993
> The OU Vaxcluster is expected to be a full INTERNET site. If this
> paragraph means little to you show it to your IT support.
>
> The practical point is that some international participants had low
> cost access through the INTERNET.  This should be easier for the
> second course.
>
> Earlier rather than later application is recommended. Applicants  from
> outside the UK are recommended to FAX their name and address  to
> London, marking the fax :-
>
> Online Education and Training. Request for application form.
> Please hand to the Registrar, Institute of Education.
>


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