| Description |
The book also assesses the relevance of that experience and skill to today?s contexts. Seven international leaders in adult, distance and higher education assess the pioneers? reflections to glean the ideas of most relevance for contemporary teachers and administrators. Flexible Higher Education provides key reading for post-secondary educators who are interested in learning and teaching design, technology use, quality assurance, learner access and inclusion, innovation in higher education and respect for reflective wisdom. Commentators: Michael Collins, Sir John Daniel, Yvonne Hillier, Michael Grahame Moore, David Murphy, Diana G. Oblinger and Barbara Spronk. |
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| Table of Contents |
Acknowledgements Foreword Being autobiographical: who?s who Part 1 Introducing the book `Breaking new ground? Liz Burge Part 2 The pioneers reflect Facing challenges: `no prior experience?, quality and management Liz Burge Guiding their practice: access, respect and responsiveness Liz Burge Managing technology: strategy, strengths and critique Liz Burge Learning from experience: hard-won lessons Liz Burge Looking forward: changes, concerns, advice and research Liz Burge Part 3 The commentators meta-reflect From Educating Rita to iPods and beyond Michael Collins Some experiences of a distance educator Sir John Daniel Passionate pioneers Yvonne Hillier Critical minds for a change Michael Grahame Moore On chaos, connection and challenge David Murphy Resilience, relevance, and realism Diana G. Oblinger Culture, technology and making choices Barbara Spronk Part 4 Assessing relevance Continuing construction: where now? Liz Burge Part 5 Literature suggestions Subject index Name Index |




