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Karim Hajhashemi

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Online Learning: Increasing Learning Opportunities. International Conference On Education And Social Sciences (Intcess 14), 3-5 February, 2014 (Pp. 239-246), Istanbul, Turkey. Isbn: 978-605-64453-0-9, Karim Hajhashemi, Neil Anderson, Cliff Jackson, Nerina Caltabiano Jan 2014

Online Learning: Increasing Learning Opportunities. International Conference On Education And Social Sciences (Intcess 14), 3-5 February, 2014 (Pp. 239-246), Istanbul, Turkey. Isbn: 978-605-64453-0-9, Karim Hajhashemi, Neil Anderson, Cliff Jackson, Nerina Caltabiano

Karim Hajhashemi

Internet and networked technologies have expanded delivery mode opportunities in education. In recent years, many universities have offered either predominantly online courses or online learning platforms embedded within traditional modes of on-campus and face-to-face learning. Online learning has thus developed into a priority within modern educational facilities and has grown significantly both in Australia and other countries. To consider the connection between student learning and effective integration of technology, this study provides an overview about the requirements for learning in a modern society. It will discuss current reforms in higher education to accommodate a new generation of digital Australians and …


Online Learning: From A Specialized Distance Education Paradigm To A Ubiquitous Element Of Contemporary Education, Karim Hajhashemi, Neil Anderson Jan 2013

Online Learning: From A Specialized Distance Education Paradigm To A Ubiquitous Element Of Contemporary Education, Karim Hajhashemi, Neil Anderson

Karim Hajhashemi

This paper provides a literature overview of the increasing importance of online learning across all modes of instruction, whether they take place in higher education, school-based or informal education. It then moves to discussing the current situation regarding the Australian university sector and then provides an example of the same subject offered in a School of Education across four different modes – two being face to face and two by distance. The modes are reviewed to examine the use of online learning with the common subject and assessment being the control.