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Moss, Nicky and Smith, Andrew
(2010).
Abstract
This paper reports upon the success that The Open University of the United Kingdom has had in delivering the Cisco Exploration Curriculum, as an option in an undergraduate BSc degree, using a Blended Distance Learning Model. It is argued that a constructivist learning approach was taken when designing this course, which is demonstrated by this blended learning model. This is an important pedagogical distinction, as many would see the practical focus of this course as training. The importance of Supported Open Learning as a method of teaching students, and the key role of simulators, remote access tools and day schools are also discussed as contributors to the pedagogy. Bended delivery has proven to be an excellent way of delivering Cisco courses to adult learners, as supported by student feedback and attainment. Distance teaching offers the Cisco Networking Academy program an opportunity to extend reach in both existing and new markets.
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- Item ORO ID
- 25709
- Item Type
- Journal Item
- ISSN
- 1942-2644
- Keywords
- Cisco Networking Academy; blended distance learning (BDL); supported open Llearning; Netlab; Constructivism; CCNA; Distance Teaching; Pedagogy.
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Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Computing and Communications
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) - Research Group
- eSTEeM
- Copyright Holders
- © 2010 The Authors, published under agreement with IARIA
- Depositing User
- Nicky Moss