Often with large classes of students it is difficult to cater for individual needs. Large classes hold many students, some of whom may be under-prepared for the course they are taking and some who will already have a high degree of familiarity with much of the planned content and learning outcomes. In catering for the diversity of students,…

Considers the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) in schools as a set of skills or competencies, as a vehicle for teaching and learning, and as an agent of change. Discusses the impact of ICT on assessment and concludes that the value attributed to learning outcomes determines the role of ICT in schools. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the need for continuing professional development (CPD) for faculty in higher education to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to improve online course design. Highlights include key issues in online course design, including course outcomes, feedback, and incorporating educational theory; proposals for CPD from academics; and…