Managing Staff Development for Online Education: A Situated Learning Model

Janet A. Taylor

Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management Vol. 25, No. 1 (2003) pp. 75–87

Describes the implementation and management of staff development for online education underpinned by the principles of situated learning. Describes technological, human resource, pedagogical, and management initiatives and presents a case study of...

Self Test: a flexible self assessment package for distance and other learners

Janet A. Taylor

Computers & Education Vol. 31, No. 3 (1998) pp. 319–328

In this paper we present a new flexible self assessment package called Self Test. This package has been designed primarily for distance students to assess their readiness or mastery of particular topics. It differs from other packages in that it...

Language: English

Mathematics for Math Anxious Students Studying at a Distance

Janet A. Taylor; Joan Mohr

Journal of Developmental Education Vol. 25, No. 1 (2001) pp. 30–38

Describes an Australian distance education remedial mathematics course, which was designed to address issues associated with math anxiety and poor self-concept in regard to mathematics abilities. Concludes that online learning can offer improved...

Beyond blended learning: A case study of institutional change at an Australian regional university

Janet A. Taylor; Diane Newton

Internet and Higher Education Vol. 18, No. 1 (July 2013) pp. 54–60

Higher education institutions that teach both on-campus and at a distance are challenged to provide all students with equitable access to learning. While the concept of blending or converging learning environments supported by technology and...

Language: English

The Use of Tablet and Related Technologies in Mathematics Teaching

Linda Galligan; Birgit Loch; Christine McDonald; Janet A. Taylor

Australian Senior Mathematics Journal Vol. 24, No. 1 (2010) pp. 38–51

According to "Standards of Excellence in Teaching Mathematics in Australian Schools," excellent teachers of mathematics need to create "an environment that maximises students' learning opportunities"; so that they can encourage self-directed...