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Title:
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AN E-LEARNING ORGANIZATION FOR ADULTS ONLY: A CASE STUDY |
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Author(s):
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P. Henry R. Van Zyl , Esther H. Paist |
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ISBN:
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972-8924-16-X |
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Editors:
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Pedro Isaías, Maggie McPherson and Frank Bannister |
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Year:
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2006 |
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Edition:
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2 |
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Keywords:
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Adult learning style, management, eLearning organization, course/program customization, learning outcomes, planning |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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90 |
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Last Page:
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94 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Adults have unique styles of learning, and more and more of them are turning to eLearning Organizations to acquire the
academic credentials and the comfort with the Information Society they need to function effectively in todays world.
Thomas Edison State College, an eLearning Organization whose mission is to provide collegiate learning opportunities
for self-directed adults, responds to the needs of its adult students by using a special mix of technologies to offer
customized development and delivery of academic programs and courses.
After a brief overview of adult learning styles and Thomas Edison State Colleges learning options, this paper discusses
the organizational and management issues the College faces as it seeks to bring its students into the Information Society
in ways that align on institutionally identified learning outcomes. New efforts and works in progress are also described in
the context of the Colleges Strategic Vision Plan, covering the period from January 2006 through June 2012. |
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