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table of Contents

1. Renaissance Reflections
2. Global Trends
3. Distance Education Programs Can:
4. Corporate America
5. Mega-Universities and Niche Markets
6. Examples
7. World Wide Web
8. Global Internet Statistics
9. Internet Users in the World
10. Hosts distribution per macroareas
11. 88 Million People Online Who Access the Internet in Other Languages
12. 21st Century Universities
13. Design for Active & Effective Learning
14. Support Needs of Learners
15. Develop & Maintain the Technological/Human Infrastructure
16. Sustain Administrative & Organizational Commitment
17. Sustain Administrative & Organizational Commitment
18. "I think higher education represents the best blend of age, diversity, technological resources, sophisticated designers and consumers of design. There are going to be much more and better idea - explosions that emanate, reverberate from higher education." -Michael Schrage
19. ”Technology does not drive change. Technology enables change. It’s our collective cultural response to the options and opportunities presented by technology that drives change.” - Paul Saffo
20. ”The model to replace industrial age education isn’t clear yet. But the idea that a person stands in front of the room stuffing information into learners like grain into a duck is changing to the idea that teaching is about being a wise companion and advisor.” - Paul Saffo
21. What Works - Using Technology to Support:
22. ”These technologies are really much more about creating and managing new relationships than creating and managing old information or new information.” - Michael Schrage
23. The WWW and Community
24. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
25. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
26. The Old Limitations of Instructionism
27. Other Isms
28. Provide Effective Learning Experiences & Positive Learning Outcomes
29. Jonassen's Model for Designing Constructivism
30. New Strategies & Blurred Lines
31. Minimalist Approach
32. Minimalist Approach
33. Inquisitivism
34. "Winners and Losers" in Distance Education
35. Importing and Exporting Programs
36. Developing a Knowledge Marketplace
37. Special Challenges
38. Specific Projects
39. Specific Projects
40. Specific Projects
41. Specific Projects
42. New Strategies
43. Turf 436W: Case Studies in Turfgrass Management
44. Sun City: Case Description
45. Sun City: Case Report
46. Smith's Lawn Care: Case Description
47. Smith's Lawn Care: Role Playing Exercise
48. Quality Distance Education (QDE)