If people in this group would wish to develop their actual e-teaching approaches in connection with their interest into research into distance education, you might consider our international course in Online Education and Training. The course itself is a good basis for research. This is a long-established London University short course, starting online January 28 2005 for 10 non-intensive part-time weeks, or by blended learning April 25 for 5 weeks. Content is the same, and both carry 20 credits that can be taken into either an Advanced Diploma in Professional Studies or a Master's. All the tutors have many years of experience as online tutors and trainers. You'll find it a forum for rich structured collaborative learning with UK and world-wide educators. We use a range of multimedia materials and various platforms to consider different methods of teaching and syllabus design issues, closely tied to workplace needs. The optional meeting on day 1 will offer web platform training and include a relevant talk For full details, visit: http://www.ioe.ac.uk/english/oet.htm Enquiries to London office: [log in to unmask] using for reference the subject header: OET Places are limited – deadline for applications is approaching Anita ----------- Anita Pincas, Senior Lecturer, Lifelong Education and International Development [LEID} Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way University of London London WC1H 0AL Tel +44 0207 612 6522 Tel +44 0207-286-5324 {home} Personal Web page <http://www.ioe.ac.uk/english/Apincas.htm> Short course: Online Education and Training Full details and application form: <http://www.ioe.ac.uk/english/OET.htm>