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Abtar Kaur, Open University of Malaysia, Malaysia

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A Web-Based Constructivist Learning Environment for Schools - A Malaysian Model
WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet (WEBNET) 2000:1 , 2000

Abtar Kaur, University Malaya, Malaysia

This paper will discuss a model that has been developed based on the constructivist theory of learning using the web as the main interaction platform. The crux of the model is active learning and support rendered. Active learning is realized...

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Teacher Survival in a Web-based Constructivist Learning Environment: A Malaysian Experience
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2001:1 , 2001

Abtar Kaur & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kuldip Kaur, Univ. of Malaya, Malaysia

Educators are well aware of teacher support as a form of scaffold that helps learners reach their "zone of proximal development" (Vygotsky, 1978). An online case study conducted over 4 weeks in an elementary school in Malaysia showed that teacher...

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Sustaining Instructional Design Strategies to Enhance e-Learning Among Learners
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2002:1 , 2002

Mustafa Md. Hanafiah & Abtar Kaur, Open University Malaysia, Malaysia

The OU Malaysia views the use of advance technologies, especially e-learning as important as the University espouses a life-long learning culture with the intention to produce knowledge workers. This paper will showcase how the implementation of e...

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Stories, Models, and Examples from the Upcoming Handbook of Blended Learning: Global Perspectives, Local Designs, Part 1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2005:1 , Jun 27, 2005

Ron Oliver, Edith Cowan University, Australia; Abtar Kaur, Open University of Malaysia, Malaysia; John Hedberg, Macquarie University, Australia; Okhwa Lee, Chungbuk National University, Korea, Republic Of; Charles Graham, Brigham Young University, USA; Thomas Reynolds, National University, USA; Ron Owston, York University, Canada; Curt Bonk, Indiana University and SurveyShare, Inc., USA

This symposium session will highlight reasons for the recent emergence of blended as documented in the upcoming "Handbook of Blended Learning (HOBLe): Global Perspectives, Local Designs." The contributors to this symposium will highlight issues and...

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Stories, Models, and Examples from the Upcoming Handbook of Blended Learning: Global Perspectives, Local Designs, Part 2
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2005:1 , Jun 27, 2005

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Supporting Autonomous Learning: How Effective Are Online Tutors?
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2005:1 , Jun 27, 2005

Abtar Kaur, Mansor Fadzil & Ansary Ahmed, Open University Malaysia, Malaysia

The emergence of the World Wide Web and related technologies has encouraged many higher learning institutions to include online classroom characteristics into the learning process. At the Open University Malaysia (OUM), online learning forms a...

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Implications for ID practice of Instructional Designers' Cultural Identities
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2009:1 , Oct 26, 2009

Katy Campbell, University of Alberta, Canada; Richard Schwier, University of Saskatchewan, Canada; Heather Kanuka, UNiversity of Alberta, Canada; Abtar Kaur, Open UNiversity Malaysia, Malaysia; Okhwa Lee, Chungbuk National University, Korea, Republic Of; Zoraini Wati Abas, Open University Malaysia, Malaysia; Rozinah Binti Jamaludin, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia; Zehra Ozdilek, Uludag University, Turkey; Siew-Mee Barton, Deakin University, Australia; Denis Berthiaume, Université de Lausanne, Switzerland; Moketsi Sesemane, Tshwane University of Technolog, South Africa; Meifeng Lui, Beijing National University, China

Are there social and political purposes for design that are culturally based? A growing body of research is concerned with the design of culturally-appropriate learning resources and environments, but the emphasis of this panel is on the...

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The Case of a Cross-Border Pure Online Program:Crossing boundaries, Engaging minds
Global Learn Asia Pacific (Global Learn) 2010:1 , May 17, 2010

Tina Lim, Zoraini Wati Abas & Abtar Kaur, Open University Malaysia, Malaysia

According to UNESCO (2002), new forms of distance learning based on new information and communication technologies are emerging and this has led to a significant trend towards intensifying globalization. Such forms of learning are a result of new...

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Reflecting Socio-Cultural Issues into Instructional Design with Emerging Technological Trends
Global Learn Asia Pacific (Global Learn) 2010:1 , May 17, 2010

Okhwa Lee, Chungbuk National University, Korea, Republic Of; Katy Campbel, Alberta University, Canada; Siew Mee Barton, Deakin University, Australia; Zoraini Abas, Open University of Malaysia, Malaysia; Rozinah Jamaludin, University Science Malaysia, Malaysia; Abtar Kaur, Open University of Malaysia, Malaysia; Heather Kanuka, University of Alberta, USA

This panel will provide case studies reflecting socio-cultural issues into instructional designers with the current emerging technological trends around the world to make a social difference locally and globally. Design is a complex construct that ...

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Delivery of Full Online Programmes: Opportunities, Issues & Challenges
Global Learn Asia Pacific (Global Learn) 2011:1 , Mar 28, 2011

Fauzy Wan Mohd, University Science Malaysia, Malaysia; Abtar Kaur & Zoraini Abas, Open University Malaysia, Malaysia; Shiriam Shiriam R, Abdur Rahman University, India; Mona Masood, University Science Malaysia, Malaysia; Siew Mee Barton, Deakin University, Australia

The 21st Century is witnessing an increasing number of full online programmes, particularly at the graduate level. It may appear to be advantageous to both the institution and the student as one way to leverage on technologies. However, there are...

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Design and Develop an Innovative Online Learning Environment
Global Learn Asia Pacific (Global Learn) 2011:1 , Mar 28, 2011

Abtar Kaur & Zoraini Abas, Open University Malaysia, Malaysia

Designing an online learning environment can be challenging and daunting if one does not have the right knowledge to do so. So what constitutes right knowledge? Firstly, it is crucial that online facilitators/instructors have some knowledge in...

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