Judy Roberts & Associates / Associés Inc. - Lifelong Learning Series

Classrooms with a Difference: Facilitating Learning on the Information Highway(2^nd Ed.)
Elizabeth J. Burge, Judith M. Roberts

This introductory book describes three key aspects of the new classroom: the learning environment, models of course or workshop design and the application of technologies to learning activities. It explores each of the technologies in the Series by presenting its physical characteristics, its potential as a learning tool, its appropriate usage and examples of successful projects. The print Resource Kit contains examples of learner's manuals used with these learning technologies, information on ergonomics and evaluation instruments.

Audio and Audiographic Learning: The Cornerstone of the Information Highway
Donald MacDonald

Networked Learning: The Pedagogy of the Internet
Margaret Haughey, Terry Anderson

Please note: Here are the updated URLs for Networked Learning mentioned on the News page.

Glossary Wizard (p. 118):
http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~cs208/subpages/Glossary/glossary.html

Flashlight Project (p. 135):
http://www.tltgroup.org/programs/flashlight.html

Moderators' Home Page (p. 109...old site will redirect you to the
new one): http://www.emoderators.com/moderators.shtml

Compressed Video Learning: Creating Active Learners
Judith M. Roberts

Each book has a common design consisting of three modules. Part 1 looks at how and why instructors use the learning technology as a tool. The content is as technology-neutral as possible; for example, audio and audiographic learning can occur over telephone or Internet-based technologies. Part 2 consists of case studies drawn from the school, college, university and workplace. Coordinates for all persons interviewed are provided in an Appendix to facilitate readers' ability to update information in the books or invite interviewees to be guest lecturers. Part 3 focuses on learning design and evaluation issues.

Each book "walks the talk" with an appropriate support tool. The book on Networked Learning has a computer disk that supplies hyperlinks to the different sites mentioned in the book. The books on video and audio/audiographic learning are accompanied by a videotape demonstrating use of various types of equipment and interviews with some instructors.

Workbooks for Workshop Facilitators have been developed to support the application of all three books in professional development activities in schools, colleges, universities and the workplace. They are described in more detail on this web site (see Workbooks: About the Books).

Electronic excerpts of all the books and workbooks can be obtained by contacting Judy Roberts at judyrobe@istar.ca

A related publication, A Learner's Guide to the Technologies, is also available and is described on this web site (see Learner's Guide: About the Book).

These selected Reviewers' Comments illustrate the quality of the Series and its individual titles:

This series is an excellent introduction to the range of issues that arise from teaching and learning online.
Dr. Tony Bates, Director, Distance Education and Technology Continuing Studies, University of British Columbia, August 1999.

'Classrooms with a Difference' describes in an inspiring way the changes going on in our society in relation to teaching and learning.
Lifelong Learning in Europe, Spring, 1999

Every so often a book on the topic of educational technology comes along and you say to yourself, "Now that's the way to do it! Such is the case with this [Networked Learning] book.
Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, Spring 1999

…it was refreshing to read text discussing the use of telephone systems to support learners….The approach is realistic at all times.
Open Learning, February 1999

… indeed a must read.
Maxim Jean-Louis, President and CEO, Contact North/Contact Nord and 1999 winner of The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Anniversary Honour for fostering excellence in distance education and open learning.

And from an international online journal:
One major advantage of reading a text by authors outside of the United Kingdom is the different perspective given to learning strategies and theories, and how they are applied to the multicultural setting. …the texts provide useful insights into the application of learning technologies and should prove to be a valuable resource for both the novice and experienced user.
Educational Technology & Society

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Author's Links

Terry Anderson: http://www.atl.ualberta.ca/staff/terry/
Liz Burge: http://www.mh.se
Office of Learning Technologies, Human Resources Development Canada: http://olt-bta.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca