Dianne H. Jordan

Evaluation and implementation of distance learning: technologies, tools and techniques

Part 1 Learning Variables in Distance Learning: Learning Objectives Interactivity Synchronicity Learner Centredness Course Mediation Reusable Learning Objectives. Part 2 Distance Learning Technologies: Computer-Based Training Computer-Aided Instruction Web-Based Training Teleconferencing Videotape Video Tele-Training. Part 3 Media Conversion Analysis and Instructional Design Considerations: Overview of the ADDIE Model and Process Understanding the Scope of Media Conversion Analysis Three Ways to Employ the Technologies Discussed in This Book Screening for Distance Learning Sustainability Variables to Consider Evaluating Instructional Units Estimating Compression Rates Estimated Development Hours. Part 4 Multimedia Content Development: Levels of Courseware Complexity Steps in the Development Process Features and Functions of Tools for Developing Multimedia Instructional Content and Computer Managed Instruction Selected Courseware Development and Course Management System Tools. Part 5 Distance Learning Implementation and Evaluation: Managing Your Distance Learning Initiative Emerging Trend - Hybrid Delivery Methods Transitioning to a Distance Learning Environment Upgrading Your Infrastructure to Support Distance Learning Evaluating Distance Learning.

Aligning IS Research & Practice: A Research Agenda for Virtual Work

Recent advances in information technologies have led organizations to diversify their organizational structures. One of the most prominent trends in this diversification is to conduct work in distributed or virtual environments. Distributed work alternatives are numerous, but the common characteristic that defines these alternatives is the physical separation of employees from each other and/or their organizations workplace. Several corporations have reported their efforts, successes, and failures at implementing some form of distributed work. Practitioners face a number of issues when considering virtual work alternatives. However, research does not seem to successfully help in understanding and solving some of these key issues. This paper attempts to develop a new and broader research agenda that takes into account emerging issues and concerns of practitioners, existing published work, and interdisciplinary perspectives on the topic. In doing so, emerging trends in virtual work and supporting technologies are explored.