Here is Part I (UK and Europe-based URLs, plus a few general ones
from elsewhere.
The rest of the world (including the US) is in DE-Web-II.html
Part I
Made Web friendly by Jim Henry-- Jim-Henry@utc.edu
- Association for Learning Technology
Lists the aims of the Association for Learning Technology, plus a short
history of ALT, forthcoming events, membership details, contact etc. and
links to the ALT Journal on-line.
- Bilston Community College
The home page of this site includes links that reflects the college's
continuing interest and experience in developing not only local open
learning projects such as the Black Country Community Network but also
international ones, both within the EU and in such countries as Russia,
Bulgaria and Romania.
- CECOMM, Southampton Institute, UK
This is the home page of the Internet provider for Southampton Institute,
which runs the only MBA in the UK offered through the Internet. It contains
full information on entry procedures, course fees, delivery modes, tutor
guidance etc. Registered students can access the MBA study materials
directly through this server.
- Computer Graphics Unit, Manchester Computing
This site gives access to a report from the Multimedia and Copyright
Conference organised by ASLIB in collaboration with the DTI which covered
the legislative framework, electronic publishing, rights clearance and
protection methods as they affect the development and use of multimedia
products.
- CSALT (Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology)
Web page for Lancaster University's Centre for Studies in Advanced
technology including details of a project that looks at the
Internet and uses computer-mediated conferencing to
link undergraduate students in three sites world-wide.
EADTU / EOUN
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This page on the European Association of Distance Teaching and the European
Open University Network is currently under construction but already
provides some useful information on European open, flexible and distance
learning programmes in both acadmic and trainer training areas.
- Electronic Media Research Group at the Open University
Carries a range of information on the technical aspects of using
telematics (computer networks) in open and distance learning, including
details of the JANUS and EOUN projects (large EU-funded projects in this
area), details of the FirstClass conference system and details of past and
forthcoming conferences in the areas of telematics in
open and distance learning. E-mail: p.d.bacsich@open.ac.uk
- Establishing Multimedia Authoring Skills in Higher Education
This Web page is related to the ITTI project of the same name. It includes
tutorials on multimedia authoring in AuthorWare, HyperCard, Toolbook and
details of publications on design, planning and evaluation of computer
assisted learning packages. E-mail: g.doughty@elec.gla.ac.uk
- Flexible Learning and Higher Education Resources
A collection of flexible learning links complied by Anglia Polytechnic
University.
- Flexible Learning Initiative
This Web page describes the work of the Flexible Learning Initiative at
Loughborough University of Technology. The information on this
page is regularly updated.
- Globewide Network Academy
Descriptions of courses available through the US-based international
Globewide Network Academy plus links to many other useful resources.
- HAMISH: Hypertext and Multimedia in Scottish History
This project is developing CD-ROM-based learning resources in Scottish
history for use in schools and colleges. It integrates primary and
secondary sources with customisation towards specific curricula.
- Henley Management College DBA
Information about Henley Management College's unique DBA (Doctor of
Business Administration) programme. Links to Henley's home page and to
details of its Global Classroom, the Electronic Classroom and our distance
learning MBA.E-mail : HelenR@henleymc.ac.uk
- Herriott-Watt Institute for Computer-Based Learning
Information on the Computer-Based Learning unit at Herriott-Watt including
details of staff members, an on-line bibliography and current research
projects.
- I'M Europe (Information Market Europe)
Contains lists of calls for expressions of interest, proposals, tenders and
all supporting documents relating to the EU 4th Framework Telematics
Programme plus links to the CORDIS 4th Framework Document Library.
- Information Technology Training Initiative
Details of the 29 ITTI projects in progress at universities throughout the
UK, plus paper- and computer-based products currently available.
- International Centre for Distance Learning ICDL
Provides information on the ICDL, describes current services available
including CD-ROM and on-line databases as well as planned future
developments.
- Internet for Everyone
This is a step-by-step, structured course based on the Network Training
Pack produced by the ITTI NNetwork Training Materials Project at Newcastle
University. It uses the Internet to provide practical guidance on how to
use the Internet through exercises, simualtions, animations, optional
self-assessment tests and e-mail.
- Internet Resources for Technical Communicators
Links and guides suitable for disseminating technical and training
information throughout the Internet, using web pages, gophers, newsgroups
etc.
- Institute of Educational Technology
Web page for The Open University's Institute of Educational
Technology, which is the base for the world's largest group of open and
distance learning researchers and developers.
- List of UK Continuing Education Home Pages
A list of home pages of departments, centres and units of adult, continuing
and professional education in the UK complied by the Department of
Continuing and Adult Education at the University of Exeter.
- LITWEB
LITWEB is a new electronic Web notice board service for UK academics
working in the area of English Studies, Media Studies and Cultural
Studies. LITWEB is based at the North East Wales Institute, Wrexham.
- OU Web Page
The general introductory page to the extensive OU presence on the net. It
includes links to all other OU pages plus general information on OU courses
and on how to apply to become a student.
- Question Mark Computing home page
Gives details of the Question Mark computer-aided assessment system plus
samples of Web test and surveys, and links to other Web sites relevant to
computer-aided assessment.
- Service Watch
A web-based case scenario developed for use as a resource in teaching
business computing skills such as systems investigation and database
development. The scenario represents the people, processes and data of a
maintenance and repair business.
- Sheffield University Distance Learning on WWW
Postgraduate level distance learning courses available from Sheffield
University, plus resurces and services available and details of the
Sheffield Distance Learning Unit.
- Studying via the Internet
Details of Open University courses available on the Internet and how to
study them, plus an enquiry form for details of other courses.
- Teaching and Learning Technology Programme
A page of information about the TLTP programme plus extracts from
newsletters and information releases. It provides a central access point
for information servers run by the other projects within TLTP and related
areas.
- The AnswerWeb
An alpha version of project using the facilities of the Web to create a
comprehensive database of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on
any topic.
- The Comprehensive Distance Education List of Resources
A world-wide list of distance education related, videoconferencing, and
telecommunications links plus specific information and resources
regarding the distance learning initiative at Danville Area Community
College, Danville, Illinois.
- The Open University of the Netherlands
Bi-lingual (English / Dutch) guide to faculties, study centres and library
facilities of the Open University of the Netherlands. Includes links to the
Web pages for the European Association of Distance Teaching and the
European Open University Networlk.
- TILT University of Glasgow
The Web page for Glasgow University's ' Teaching with Independent Learning
Technologies' TLTP project on making teaching and learning more productive
and efficient throughout a single Higher Education Institution. E-mail:
g.doughty@elec.gla.ac.uk
- Training and Development Resource Page
A general resource page aimed at 'net-wise Training Community'. Although
based in the USA it provides valuable links to a useful selection of home
pages, gopher sites, Usenet groups, listservers, E-mail addresses, jobs and
FAQs (frequently asked questions) in the training and development area.
- Trent Engineering
Trent Engineering is a case study, accessible through the world-wide web,
intended principally for MBA students. It emphasises the organisational
issues associated with the use of IT in business. E-mail: M.G.Rich@city.ac.uk
- University of Leeds Work-based Learning Project
At September 95 the pages provide a general guide to the nature of the
Project. Links are provided to other University of Leeds pages, and material
is being added throughout 1995. Learning materials for registered students
will be included. An E-mail return address is included as part of the home page.
- WWW: A Strategic Tool for UK Higher Education
A SIMA report which contains a chapter on the general legal issues relating
to the World Wide Web and electronic publishng.
If you or your organisation has a Web page that may be of interest to
others working in the field of open, flexible or resource-based learning
which has not been included so far please let us know so that we can
include it in further updating lists. JustE-mail the URL (universal
refernce location) and a brief (25 word) description of the contents to
celia@cwath.demon.co.uk and we will do our best to include details of it.
We would also appreciate receiving information on any relevant Usenet,
discussion or mailing groups and any IRCs (Internet relay chats) that
subscribers have discovered or are involved in.
Celia Wathen
celia@cwath.demon.co.uk
Celia Wathen
Editor
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