Distance Learning
is an emerging industry that utilises technology to provide and
administer higher education and corporate training. Its rapid
growth is propelled by the space sector, Internet and the enormous
opportunity embedded in global education.
In medicine,
communications, education, defence, transportation - science and
technology has changed our way of life. Satellite, Internet, broadband
and wireless based information and communication technologies
are ushering in fundamental changes in social and economic life.
The Distance
Learning India 2003 international conference will provide an integrative
model to enhance the learning environment through technology and
provide a framework for redesigning instructional processes to
achieve highly efficient and effective learning environments that
supersede the geographic distance barrier.
The approaching reality of distance learning experiences, computer-centric
school education, instant and enterprise-wide corporate training,
and so on has made distance learning a crucial topic. The interest
surrounding distance learning is created by the space / satellite
segment, and the Internet's ability to rapidly deliver vast amounts
of educational content.
The one-day
international conference with the theme "Distance Learning
- The New Frontiers" will create a forum for the distance
learning sector to upgrade the expertise, technology and services
to concerned users, authorities and corporate organisations.
Some of the issues that the conference will deliberate on include
:
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Technology
solutions for distance learning - the various options ...
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The
global perspective on distance learning as a human resource
development tool
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How
technology based tools enhance collaborative learning
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Using
video conferencing and web technology to deliver new product
innovation courses
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Advantages
of integrating technology for web enhanced teaching
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Information
highway for universities, hospitals, libraries and so on...
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Creating
strategic educational alliances
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What
place does distance learning occupy within the accepted missions
of various types of higher education institutions
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Advantages
of distance learning in the fields of medicine, corporate training,
research and development, etc...
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Case
studies of distance learning projects
