Web services model for online and distributed learning.

Sushil K.  Sharma; Fred Kitchens; Thomas Harris

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Web services model for online and distributed learning.

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Sushil K. Sharma Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA

Fred Kitchens Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA

Thomas Harris Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA

Abstract

The teaching environment is undergoing a major shift as more and more schools are offering courses either partially or totally online e-Learning (using two-way voice-over IP technology) and self paced e-Learning (computer-based training) are in great demand over c-Learning (traditional classroom instruction) because of economic and other reasons both from instructor and student perspective. The self-paced e-Learning approach does not necessitate changes in pedagogy, educational roles, curricular content and classroom practices only but also need a different framework to support it because power in the classroom is de-centered and e-learning makes a shift from a content-centric model to a rich, personalized, learner-centric model The study presents a technological framework to support learning services using “one-stop” approach. The proposed framework not only support e-learning but also has a capability to support mobile learning (M-learning) as part of a learner-centric model.

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Page(s) 319-323

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Published Journal: Asian Journal of Information Technology, Volume: 2, Issue: 4, Year: 2003

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