title: Development of computer-mediated teaching resources for tourism distance education: the University of Otago model
abstract: This article presents a qualitative account of the development of computer-mediated tourism distance learning resources. A distance learning model was developed at the Centre for Tourism, University of Otago (New Zealand) in 1998-1999. The article reviews the development of this Internet-based learning resource explaining the design and development of programme links (providing study information for students) and paper links (course material and learning features). The design of course material is reviewed with emphasis given to consistency of presentation between papers. The template for course material is described and illustrated and the article concludes with an overview of important design considerations
keyphrases: University of Otago computer-mediated tourism distance learning resources Internet-based learning resource programme links paper links