E-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: a case study of a polytechnic
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This case study describes how a New Zealand polytechnic uses e-learning to help students with literacy, language and numeracy needs.
Author(s): Niki Davis, Jo Fletcher & Irene Absalom
Date Published: June 2010
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Sections
- 1. Summary
- 2. Introduction
- 3. E-learning in five programmes
- 4. E-learning initiatives within the polytechnic
- 5. The evolution of the e-learning programmes
- 6. Case study fit with the findings of the project's literature review
- 7. Conclusion
- Appendix A: Methodology
- Appendix B: Models of Innovation
- References
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