Learning, Distance Learning and Learning Technology Links

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Learning and Distance Learning Links | Learning Technology Links

There are many sources of information on Learning, Distance Learning and Learning Technology available on the Web. Here we have tried to list some of the best resources available. We hope you will find them useful. We are always happy to participate in reciprocal Link Exchanges with other relevant, quality sites that will be of value to our visitors. If you would like to propose a candidate site, please let us know.

Learning : Andragogy | Behaviorism | Chomsky | Witkin's Field dependence/independence
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) | Multiple Intelligence theory | Experiential Learning | Piaget | General

Distance Learning

Learning Technology : Journals | Learning Objects | Learning Object Collections | XML
Interoperability Specifcations | Content Management | Learning Management Systems
Accessibility | Computer Assisted Assessment | Resources | Miscellaneous

Learning Technology

Journals

Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks
Australian Journal of Educational Technology
The Chronicle of Higher Education: Information Technology
DEOSNEWS (Distance Education Online Symposium)
e-JIST Journal of Instructional Science and Technology
Educational Technology & Society
Educational Technology Review
eLearn Magazine
Interactive Educational Multimedia
International Journal of Educational Technology
International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning
Learning Circuits - ASTD's Online E-Learning Magazine
Learning Technology (IEEE Computer Society Learning Technology Task Force)
LTI Magazine
Teaching English with Technology A Journal for Teachers of English
TechKnowLogia
The Technology Source

Learning Objects

The Instructional Use of Learning Objects
Learning Objects - technical and pedagogical issues
Learning Objects - an Essay by Stephen Downes
Learning Objects - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Learning Objects and Instruction Components - IEEE
Learning Objects Metadata and Tools
All About Learning Objects

Learning Object Collections

MERLOT - links to online learning resources
MIT OpenCourseWare

XML

Kickstart XML Tutorial
learn xml in 11.5 minutes
XML: Extensible Markup Language
XML.com
XML.org

Interoperability specifications

IMS Global Learning Consortium
Advanced Distributed Learning Network (SCORM)
Dublin Core Metadata Initiative
Using Dublin Core
DC-dot (automatic Dublin Core meta tag generator)
RDF (Resource Description Framework)
An Idiot's Guide to the Resource Description Framework
Application profiles: mixing and matching metadata schemas
IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee (LTSC)

Content Management

The Evolution of the Learning Content Management System
ATutor Open Source Learning Content Management System
WBT Systems TopClass

Learning Management Systems (Virtual Learning Environments)

Blackboard
Bodington - Open Source VLE
COSE
Firstclass VLE
Learnwise
Moodle - Free, Open Source Course Management System
Teknical
Virtual-U
WBT Systems
WebCT

EduTools online comparison
Blackboard v WebCT (University of Texas at Austin)

Accessibility

Accessibility and Legislation in Higher Education
Bobby (automated site accessibility checker)
TechDis
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
Web Accessible Design from the CIW Study Site

Computer Assisted Assessment

Computer-assisted Assessment Centre
Computer Aided Learning in Mathematics (CALM) Group

Resources

There is a vast amount of quality freeware and open source applications available on the Web, doubtless a legacy of the technology's academic roots. In order to avoid re-inventing the proverbial wheel, those building educational sites may care to review the following resources:

Free script repositories:
ASP Resource Index
The CGI Resource Index
Dynamic Drive (DHTML scripts)
Hotscripts.com (ASP, PHP, Perl etc.)
JavaScript Kit
The JavaScript Source
The PHP Resource Index

Instant Messaging:
AOL Instant Messenger
ICQ
MSN Messenger
Yahoo! Messenger

Message Boards:
AnyBoard (Perl/cgi)
Snitz Forums (ASP)
w-Agora (PHP)

Chat:
PortaChat (ASP)

Portals:
PostNuke

For further explanation of ASP, PHP, cgi, JavaScript etc. see Web Development Tools

Learning Technology - Miscellaneous

ARIADNE (Alliance of Remote Instructional Authoring and Distribution Networks for Europe)
CALT The Centre for Advanced Learning Technologies
CARET - Centre for Applied Research and Educational Technology (Cambridge, UK)
CARET - Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (US)
e-Learning Centre - the independent guide to e-learning
Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC)

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All information correct and links valid - June 2004

This document created by twinIsles.dev
See also: Learning in the Information Age | New Model Learning | Learning Theories and Styles
Learning Technology: the Myths and Facts | Learning and the Impact of Technology