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Bowers, Lisa Jane – Open Learning, 2019
Machine haptics has been shown to assist and enhance human--computer interactions. Research from previous studies in the field of haptics has focused on developing a user's sense of realism of touch when using a haptic device. This paper examines the use of haptics for education, specifically for creative online education. The paper is presented…
Descriptors: Creativity, Distance Education, Tactual Perception, Interaction
Makoe, Mpine – Open Learning, 2010
The aim of this paper is to investigate the pedagogical suitability of using cell phones to enhance learning through social interaction in distance education. Social interaction was used as a conceptual framework to explore the potential for using "MXit"--a cell-phone instant messaging system--to support and enhance learning for distance…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, College Students
Shohel, M. Mahruf C.; Power, Tom – Open Learning, 2010
This paper reviews the themes emerging from Bangladeshi teachers' experiences of taking part in the initial research and the development stage of a professional development programme they were involved with. The Secondary Teaching and Learning Programme is an information and communications technologies-enhanced supported open distance learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Open Universities, Educational Development, Developing Nations

Phillips, Marion; Stevens, Valda – Open Learning, 1996
Outlines a pilot study undertaken by staff of the Open University (Great Britain) to gain feedback from students on the effectiveness of support of their students' learning as an aid to staff development. The use of questionnaires is explained, and tutor responses to students' comments are discussed. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Pilot Projects

von Prummer, Christine – Open Learning, 1994
Reports on research that investigated characteristics of distance education programs in Germany that influenced the participation of women. Highlights include the number of women enrolled; drop-out rates; a description of the FernUniversitat, including degree programs and characteristics of the institution; and a pilot project aimed at single…
Descriptors: Degrees (Academic), Distance Education, Dropout Rate, Enrollment

Hall, Dai – Open Learning, 1997
The School of Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) of the University of Greenwich (London), whose main purpose is to provide initial training and professional development for teachers, trainers, and lectures, provides a distance-learning program. This article discusses the program and the piloting of a groupware product that permits…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software, Distance Education

Butterworth, Christine; Edwards, Richard – Open Learning, 1993
Discusses the Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) and describes a pilot project at the Open University (United Kingdom) that introduced credit for APL in one course. Steps in the assessment process are outlined, including constructing a student portfolio; and workload, staff development, and costs are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Credits, Costs, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods