Sommaire
1. INTRODUCTION
2. THE SWISS CONTEXT
2.1 RESEARCH
2.2 SWISS UNIVERSITIES
2.3 NON-UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION
2.4 ON-GOING LEARNING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
3. GOALS AND MOTIVATIONS
3.1 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
3.1.1 Mastering the use of the technology itself
3.1.2 Mastering specific job-related content
3.1.3 Encouraging an autonomous approach to learning
3.1.4 Developing untapped knowledge
3.2 REASONS FOR THE CHOICE OF A TECHNOLOGICAL APPROACH
3.2.1 Individualised, learner-driven training
3.2.2 Just-in-time learning
3.2.3 On-the-spot learning
3.2.4 Cost and efficiency
3.2.5 Appropriateness for adult education
3.2.6 The paperless company
3.2.7 Motivating younger learners
3.3 LEARNER POPULATION AND WHO CHOOSES THEM
3.3.3 All employees
3.3.4 Clients
3.3.4 The general public
4.1 TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE
4.1.1 Meta-knowledge
4.1.2 Milieu
4.1.3 Contingent knowledge
4.1.4 Tacit knowledge
4.1.5 Informal knowledge
4.1.6 Formal knowledge
4.1.7 Instrumentalities
4.2 TYPES OF LEARNING
4.2.1 Learning by assimilating facts and figures
4.2.2 Learning by doing
4.2.3 Collaborative learning
4.3 TYPES OF DELIVERY
4.3.1 CD-ROM
4.3.2 Computer based business simulation
4.3.3 Computer Based Training (CBT)
4.3.4 Videoconferencing
4.3.5 Network-based one-way services
4.3.6 Computer Supported Collaborative Working (CSCW)
4.4 FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING
4.4.1 Individual motivation
4.4.2 Corporate context
4.4.3 Learning context
4.4 4 Recognition of knowledge acquisition
4.4.5 Pre-service training for staff used as instructors
4.4.6 Role of instructors and learners in the learning-scenario and how technology changes these roles
4.4.7 Assessment
5. CONCLUDING COMMENTS
5.1 THE EXTENT OF LEARNING
5.2 MEDIATED RELATIONSHIPS
5.3 DEVELOPMENT OF TELETUTORING SKILLS
5.4 COLLABORATIVE WORKING
5.5 A FAVOURABLE CORPORATE CULTURE
5.6 THE ROLE OF THE LEARNER
5.7 THE PLACE OF LEARNING
5.8 ASSESSING KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS AND ACQUISITION
5.9 RECOGNITION OF LEARNING ACQUISITION
5.10 EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION
6. POSTSCRIPTUM : IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH, PRACTICE AND POLICY
7. APPENDIX : SOME EXAMPLES OF THE USE OF LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES IN COMPANIES AND ADMINISTRATIONS
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