[Virtual Universities] [Index]
References : Topics list
Training (teaching and learning)
Communication (information and organization)
Networks (internet - intranet)
Activities (groupware)
Experiences (projects of virtual universities)
Training (teaching and learning) (^)
Adalian, Paul T. et alii «The Student-Centered Electronic Teaching Library : a New Model for Learning», Reference Services Review, Fall-Winter 1997, pp.11-22
Student-centered electronic teaching at the California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo.
Cox, Andrew «Using the World Wide Web for library user education: a review article», Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, March 1997, pp.39-43
Presentation of some websites on learning librarianship.
Dowler, Lawrence and Farwell Laura «The Gateway: a Bridge to the Library of the Future», Reference Services Review, Summer 1996, pp.7-11
The new role played by the Library in the networked age.
Faulhaber, Charles B. «Distance Learning and Digital Libraries: Two Sides of a Single Coin», Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1996, pp.854-856
An experience of networking by three Universities in California.
Guzdial, M. et alii «Computer support for Learning through Complex Problem Solving», Communications of the ACM, April 1996, pp.43-45
Learning through problem solving in a collaborative environment and with computer aided instruction.
Jacobson, Frances F. and Ignacio, Emily N. «Teaching Reflection: Information Seeking in a Digital Library Environment», Library Trends, n°4, Spring 1997
Using electronic mail and the Web as tools for group teaching and learning.
MacAdam, Barbara «Creating Knowledge Facilities for Knowledge Work in the Academic Library», Library Hi Tech, issue 61, 1, 1998, pp.91-99
The experience of the "Knowledge Navigation Center" at the University of Michigan, USA.
Marchionini, Gary and Maurer, Hermann «The Roles of Digital Libraries in Teaching and Learning», Communications of the ACM, April 1995, pp.67-75
The role played by electronic libraries in the informal learning.
Paci, Augusta Maria «Library and Information Science Educational Systems within Computer Mediated Communication» in Ward, Patricia Layzell and Weingard, Darlene E. editors «Human Development : Competencies for the Twenty-First Century», Ifla Publications 80/81, K.G.Saur, München, 1997, pp.81-87
The computer mediated communication and the new possibilities of distance learning.
Ritchie, Ann and Genomi, Paul «Group Mentoring: a First Experience in Continuing Education», in Ward, Patricia Layzell and Weingard, Darlene E. editors «Human Development : Competencies for the Twenty-First Century», Ifla Publications 80/81, K.G.Saur, München, 1997, pp.88-97
A note on the concept of «mentor» and «mentoring» within the information sciences.
Rogers, Carl «Freedom to Learn», Merrill Publishing C., Columbus Ohio, USA, 1969
The views on learning by the famous psychologist.
Silva, Marcos «Creating Electronic Environments for Learning», Argus, vol.27, n°1, Printemps-Eté 1998, pp.24-28
The list of the advantages of a learning system based on computers.
Twigg, Carol A. and Oblinger, Diana G. «The Virtual University. A Report from a Joint Educom/IBM Roundtable», Washington, D.C., November 5-6, 1996, pp.1-16
An interesting outlook on the future challenges of teaching and learning.
European Union : documents on e-learning
http://ec.europa.eu/education/archive/elearning/index_en.html
Reports on e-learning produced by many institutions
Communication (information and organization) (^)
Barua, Anitesh ; Ravindran, Suryanarayanan and Whinston, Andrew B. «Effective Intra-organizational information exchange», Journal of Information Science, 23 (3) 1997, pp. 239-248
The cultural conditions that favour the exchange of information between individuals and between groups.
Berners-Lee, Tim «World-Wide Computer», Communications of the ACM, February 1997, pp.57-58
A manifesto for an electronic cooperation on a worldwide scale.
Boland jr., Richard J; Tenkasin Ramkrishnan V. and Te ’eni, Dow «Designing Information Technology to Support Distributed Cognition», Organisation Science, August 1994, pp.456-475
Presentation of the basic principles of a system of networked diffused knowledge. A very interesting document.
Bruce, Bertram C. and Levin, James A. «Educational Technology: Media for Inquiry, Communication, Construction, and Expression», pp.1-11
http://www.isrl.uiuc.edu/~chip/pubs/taxonomy/taxonomy.pdf
Taxonomy for the utilisation of the means of communication for research, visualization and the production of multimedia documents.Cottrel, Janet and Eisenberg, Michael B. «Web Design for Information Problem-Solving: Maximizing Value for Users», Computers in Libraries, n°5, May 1997, pp.52-57
Suggestions and guidelines for facilitating the research of information about and the solution of problems through the Web.
Savolainen, Reijo «Use Studies of Electronic Networks: a Review of Empirical Research Approaches and Challenges for Their Development», Journal of Documentation, vol. 54, n°3, June 1988, pp. 332-351
Analysis and classification of researches about CMC (Computer Mediated Communication).
Networks (internet - intranet) (^)
Bevan, Simon et Evans, Janet «Managing the Library Intranet at Cranfield University», Managing Information, September 1996, 3 : 9, pp.38-40
Advantages and problems in a English university library developing an Intranet.
Martin, Philippe «Intranet. Présentation technique et perspectives», Documentaliste - Sciences de l’Information, n° 4-5, vol. 33, 1996, pp.207-213
Technical aspects and services of an Intranet: e-mail, debates over the network, etc.
Mequinion, Marie José «Internet et Intranet au Service d’un Communauté Scientifique: le Centre INRA d’Antibes», Mémoire de Stage DEES, Enssib 1997
A research made at the INRA centre in Antibes (France) about the services expected by the implementation of an Intranet.
Quicheron, Jean Bernard «Europaplus, Intranet de la Commission Européenne, problèmes et défis» in IDT 97 « Le Salon de l’Information Electronique », Paris, 3-5 Juin 1997, pp.165-170
Contents, opportunities and challenges for the Intranet of the European Commission.
Stuart, Anne «Mixing It Up», WebMaster, May 1997, pp.1-9
The proposal for a common Intranet-Internet strategy in the enterprise.Thil, Jérôme «Services Internet et Intranet: l’heure est au facility management», Technologies Internationales, n°43, Avril 1998, pp.11-14
The passages necessary for implementing an Intranet oriented to analysis and forecasting.
Activities (groupware) (^)
Bouillant, Olivier «Messageries Electroniques», Eyrolles, Paris 1998, Chapitre 5 : Le Groupware, pp.127-145 [Enssib 004. 692 BOU]
Introduction to the basic concepts of workflow et workgroup and presentation of some software packages.
Courbon, Jean-Claude et Tajan, Silvere «Groupware et Intranet», Intereditions, Paris 1997, Chapitre 1 : Le groupware et sa place dans le système d'information, pp.3-27 [Enssib 004. 68 COU]
A very clear presentation of groupware activities with many examples and diagrammatic illustrations.
De Smith, Michael and Boniface, Andy «Managing Information on an Intranet», Managing Information, Jan/Feb 1997 - 4 :1/2, pp.26-28
Some reflections concerning the implementation of an Intranet at Mazda Cars.
Hills, Mellanie «Intranet as Groupware», John Wiley & Sons, New York 1997
Presentation of the basic requirements for groupware in an enterprise.
Kim, W. Chan and Mauborgne, Renée «Fair Process : Managing in the Knowledge Economy», Harvard Business Review, July-August 1997, pp.65-75
The pre-conditions for the development of appropriate work relationships in an economy based on knowledge.
Kropotkin, Piötr «Mutual Aid», Allen Lane, London, 1972
The classic text on the history of humanity seen as cooperation between human beings.
O’Leary, Daniel E., Kuokka, Daniel and Plant, Robert «Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Organisations», Communications of the ACM, January 1997, pp.52-59
Presentation of some experiences of virtual reality in learning, research and work organization.
Ross-Flanigan, Nancy «The Virtues (and Vices) of Virtual Colleagues», pp.1-7
An interesting survey on the activity of research by groups variously located.
Roux, Angélique «Organizational learning and learning organizations: quelques notions», Enssib, Janvier-Février 1998
A summary of some texts available on the Web about learning organizations.
Usability First «Groupware»
A short review on groupware and related applications.
http://www.usabilityfirst.com/groupware/index.txl
van der Walt, Pieter and van Brakel, Pieter A. «The Webmaster : a New Player in the Information Centre’s Online Team», The Electronic Library, December 1997, pp.447- 452
The profile of a new profession in the field of information (the webmaster).
Experiences (projects of virtual universities) (^)
Birchall, David & Smith, Matty «Applying groupware in management education including distance learning», Active Learning 5, December 1996, pp.1-5
The use of groupware for distance learning at the Henley Management College, Oxon, England.
Blackmore, Paul «The development of an intranet within a college of further and higher education», Aslib Proceedings, vol.49, n 3, March 1997, pp.67-72
The Intranet at the Wirral Metropolitan College, Merseyside, England.
Brown, David G., Burg, Jennifer J. and Dominick, Jay L. «A Strategic Plan for Ubiquitous Laptop Computing», Communications of the ACM, January 1998, pp.26-35
The experience of the Wake Forest University (USA) aiming at providing each student with a portable computer connected to the net.
Caviedes, J. «A Technological Perspective of Anytime, Anywhere Education», pp.1-12
Presentation of some technological and educational aspects for the setting up of networks for asynchronous learning.
http://www.aln.org/publications/magazine/v2n1/jorge.asp
Clyde, Laurel A. «The Internet and Continuing Professional Education», in Ward, Patricia Layzell and Weingard, Darlene E. editors «Human Development: Competencies for the Twenty-First Century», Ifla Publications 80/81, K.G.Saur, München, 1997, pp.225-234
Clear and synthetic presentation of the basic concepts and tools for distance learning. It contains also a list of interesting addresses.
Horgan, Tim «Where to Begin», CIO Magazine, October 1, 1997, pp.1-6
Strategy and basic steps for the implementation of an Intranet.
Rusch-Feja, Diann «Subject-Oriented Collection of Information Resources from the Internet. A Clearinghouse Concept to Support Scientists in a German Research Institute», Libri, vol. 47, 1997, pp.1-24
The experience of selecting and distributing specialized information for the researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Berlin.
Soler, Janet & Lousberg, Marjan «Rethinking the teaching of a university course», Active Learning 5, December 1996, pp.1-6
A new approach to teaching political sciences at the University of Otago in New Zealand.
Turoff, Murray «Designing a Virtual Classroom», 1995 International Conference on Computer Assisted Instruction ICCAI ’95, pp.1-12
Presentation of the research on "Computer Mediated Communication" conducted at the "New Jersey Institute of Technology", Newark NJ, USA.
http://www.njit.edu/CCCC/VC/Papers/Design.html
Valta, Anja «Global Virtual Polytechnic», EVITech Conference Enable97, pp.1-3
Short survey of the experience at the Häme Polytecnic in Finland.
Watters, Carolyn, Conley, Marshall and Alexander, Cynthia «The Digital Agora : Using Technology for Learning in the Social Sciences», Communications of the ACM, January 1998, pp.50-57
The project of network learning in the field of the social sciences at the University of Acadia, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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