Vol. 2 - Knowledge technologies for social transformation
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Design of an open knowledge repository and communication Forum for biomedical engineering education and research in Indonesia
(2008)
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Open AccessThis paper described the design of an open knowledge repository and communication forum for biomedical engineering (BME) education and research in Indonesia. The knowledge repository aims to develop national capacity in ... -
Preparing the Ne(x)t Generation: Lessons learnt from Free / Libre Open Source Software Why free and open are pre-conditions and not options for higher
(2008)
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Open AccessWith reference to round table discussions on ‘preparing the new generation’ and ‘renewing knowledge creation’ this paper will illustrate why higher education (HE) needs to reposition itself to be prepared for the ne(x)t ... -
Sistema Nacional de Educación a Distancia
(2008)
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Open AccessDistance education has considerable experience in Mexico; however, its development in the higher education level has depended on the support and interest of each institution, with no national policies. This results in major ... -
Cross-border classroom as a resource for social transformation
(2008)
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Open AccessIn recent years, educational policy makers, researchers and practitioners have been investigating effective models of collaboration between the universities and schools aiming to develop the skills that today's students ... -
Open courseware as an example for user-centric innovation in higher education – towards a new social role of the university
(2008)
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Open AccessThe use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education has been touted as the solution to many of the challenges faced by higher education. ICTs were expected to revolutionise the way we teach and learn, ... -
Web 2.0 and higher education: pedagogical implications
(2008)
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Open AccessEducation is arguably one of the most important issues that any Society must discuss and need to consider its reinforcement. Colleges and Universities have the key role in promoting high quality and reliable education and ... -
Using technology to enhance equal opportunities for access to higher education in Oman
(2008)
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Paradoxes and dilemmas of Ibero-American universities facing the knowledge society
(2008)
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Open AccessAims of research: - To inquire into the possibilities, difficulties and limitations which institutions of higher education face when dealing with the challenges posed by the knowledge society - To elaborate action ... -
Seminario de temas selectos en gestión del conocimiento (TEMSEL) en línea, como una oportunidad de interacción
(2008)
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Technology maturity framework for social transformation
(2008)
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Potencialidades dos ambientes de aprendizagem em linha – uma experiência na Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde
(2008)
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