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McLoughlin, C. & Luca, J. (2002). Experiential Learning On-Line:The role of asynchronous communication tools. In P. Barker & S. Rebelsky (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2002 (pp. 1273-1278). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2002
Denver, Colorado, USA
2002
ISBN 1-880094-45-2
  Philip Barker & Samuel Rebelsky
AACE

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Authors

Catherine McLoughlin, Australian Catholic University, Australia; Joe Luca, edith cowan university, Australia

Abstract

The needs of learners are changing rapidly and continually in response to an environment that is characterised by change at economic, political and technological levels. There is greater pressure on universities to work more closely with employers in contributing to the process of economic development through the creation of a skilled workforce. Universities are becoming increasingly flexible in their responses to meeting the lifelong learning agenda. Online experiential learning is an essential element in the move towards more situated and professional orientations and with the drive to providing students with real world working knowledge. Asynchronous communication tools and tasks are ideal conduits for the refinement of professional skills. This case study profiles an on-line approach to developing professional project management skills for multimedia developers and presents snapshot views of an online learning environment in which students developing real projects for industry clients.

Keywords

• Virtual Environments
• Students
• Educational Technology
• Professional Development
• Artificial Intelligence

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