Dear all
The two papers below may interest you. One looks at the main security
issues in online learning provision, the other at networking in Pittsburg
schools. The full-text of both papers are available as pdfs at:
http://www.openhouse.org.uk/virtual-university-press/vuj/welcome.htm
A security framework for online distance learning and training
S.M.Furnell, P.D.Onions, U.Bleimann, U.Gojny, M.Knahl, H.F.Röder,
P.W.Sanders,
The paper considers the requirement for information security within the
domain of online distance learning. A generic module structure is
presented which represents a high level abstraction of the different
stages of the educational process. This leads into a discussion of the
main security issues that must be considered at each stage. These various
requirements are being addressed in practice by the security framework
being developed by the SDLearn research project, a collaborative
initiative between higher academic establishments in the UK and Germany.
Keywords: Online distance learning, security, generic framework, World
Wide Web.
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Extending Common Knowledge
Robert D. Carlitz and Mario Zinga
Common Knowledge: Pittsburgh is a school networking project which is
developing network connectivity and curricular applications in the
Pittsburgh Public Schools. With its emphasis upon the curriculum and its
efforts to institutionalize the use of networking technology, the project
offers a useful model for other school districts to follow.The present
paper describes how the project has expanded from its initial structure,
delineates specific products that have been produced and indicates
directions in which future expansion is likely to take place.
These papers are published by the Virtual University Journal. It is at:
http://www.openhouse.org.uk/virtual-university-press/vuj/welcome.htm
Should you wish to submit a paper for publication, please contact the
publisher, Anne Christie, E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Many thanks
Eric Sandelands
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