Aspects of Media Education: Strategic Imperatives in the Information Age. Media Education Publication 8.

Overview & Synopsis

This volume examines current trends in media education, modern information and communication technologies (MICT), open and distance learning (ODL), and science and technology education. Papers include: "Towards a Communal Curriculum: Strategic Planning and the Emerging Knowledge of Media Education" (Seppo Tella, Marja Mononen-Aaltonen, & Heikki Kynaslahti); "The Concept of Media Education Revisited: From a Classificatory Analysis to a Rhizomatic Overview" (Seppo Tella); "Considerations on Eduscape" (Heikki Kynaslahti); "A Learning Environment--A Euphemism for Instruction or a Potential for Dialogue?" (Marja Mononen-Aaltonen); "From Telepresence to Social Presence: The Role of Presence in a Network-Based Learning Environment" (Maija Tammelin); "Towards the Recontext of the Virtual School" (Seppo Tella, Heikki Kynaslahti, & Jukka Husu); "From Cooperative Learning Towards Communalism" (Anu Passi & Sanna Vahtivuori); "The LIVE Project--Developing Pedagogical Networking through Teacher Education" (Tomi Nummi & Riikka Ristola); "The Role of Distance Education Instruction: Attitudes, Skills, and Strategies" (Jusri DeVries & Seppo Tella); "Current Research Activities in the LUONTI Project" (Jari Lavonen & Veijo Meisalo); "On-Line Distance Learning Environment and Tools To Create It: Design Based on Theory and Practice" (Solveig Jakobsdottir, Sigurjon Myrdal, Haukur Agustsson, & Nicholas A. Kearney). (AEF)