Browsing by Author "Lalor, Gerald C."

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    Report of the Caribbean regional communications services study
    (Agency for International Development, 1982) Lalor, Gerald C.;
    This study is a follow-up to a limited experiment with the use of satellites in education and public service conducted by The University of the West Indies (UWI) in 1978. It explores the feasibility of providing a number of services, which would include an extension system based on the use of the UWI telecommunications network. The study was designed to determine: 1) the level of interest for UWI extension and other programmes, 2) existing and potential resources for the provision of such services, 3) potential programming, 4) types and likely costs of delivery systems, 5) preliminary institutional groundwork that would be needed, and 6) financial support. An introduction describes general aspects and examples of telecommunications applications in the area, including specific applications of communications techniques in education, agriculture, and telemedicine in the various countries, and possible uses of a network by UWI. Additional topics discussed include: 1) the current status of agriculture, health, and education in the Caribbean; 2) expenditures and demographic trends; 3) possible telecommunications applications and available facilities; and 4) possible telecommunications networks. The report also includes reports on seminars, meetings, and demonstrations; recommendations for programme options; an appendix listing steps for the establishment of an open campus; and a glossary
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    Report on the University of the West Indies Distance Teaching Experiment
    (UWI, Nov. 1986) Lalor, Gerald C.;
    This is a report of the first three years (May 1982 - Dec. 1985) of the distance teaching experiment--UWIDITE, which linked the three campuses of The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Extra-Mural Centres in Antigua, Dominica, and St. Lucia by telecommunications. It provides a description of UWIDITE, and discusses teaching methods, programmes, cost, future developments, and the response received
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    The University of the West Indies Distance Teaching Project: Report to the Advisory Council
    (UWI, 1983) Lalor, Gerald C.;
    This report is concerned with the development and activities of the University of the West Indies Distance Teaching Project (UWIDITE), through which the university conducted experiments on the use of telecommunications to extend its regional services. Preliminary studies led to recommendations for a small system to be used for inservice teacher education for examinations, agricultural extension and health training. The report lists UWIDITE programme development services and provides guidelines for the preparation of student materials for distance teaching programmes. These guidelines suggest inclusion of a general introduction as well as a course introduction, and describe course development techniques. The final section of the report is a synopsis of strategies to make effective use of interactive audio through humanizing the experience, grouping the participants, preparing course materials, encouraging discussion and making listening easier