E-learning as a response to demographic and environmental sustainability

Yvonne Cleary, Marie Flannery

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Abstract

In this short paper, we reflect on two factors that affect the delivery of higher education and make e-learning solutions increasingly apposite. These factors are: changing student demographics; and environmental and societal crises. We also discuss European policy in respect of online and open learning. We then propose solutions to these problems, based on online delivery of course components. While this paper focuses on the Irish context, and our suggestions are based on our teaching on technical communication programmes at the University of Limerick, many of the proposals are generalisable to other countries and disciplines.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012
Pages497-500
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventIADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012, Part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2012, MCCSIS 2012 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 17 Jul 201220 Jul 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012

Conference

ConferenceIADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012, Part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2012, MCCSIS 2012
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period17/07/1220/07/12

Keywords

  • Demographics
  • E-learning
  • HEIs
  • Ireland
  • Online
  • Sustainability

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