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4. Objectives, products and results
4.1 Overall Objective
To design, test and demonstrate a model framework of processes, resources, and tools that enable ongoing collaborative N-S and S-S learning in support of individuals, communities of practice and knowledge networks, integrating pedagogical approaches, practices, resources, and tools based on ICTs.
4.2 Specific Objectives
- To test, analyze and document different modes of collaboration with respect to designing, exchanging, adapting and delivering short-term non-degree online courses.
- To create a Portal as a supporting structure that provides the space, opportunity, tools and resources for the activities of the community of practice and knowledge network.
- To create a virtual library and electronic publications in support of online courses and information sharing and dissemination.
- To provide short-term working and learning opportunities for students.
- To document the experience and systematize the model, framework and tools developed and used in the project, and assess possibilities of continuity and sustainability.
4.3 Products and Results
Expected products are a set of three online basic courses on e-learning, a Latin America-Canada Portal, a virtual library and dissemination tools, and online courses related each one to e-learning" territorial development, inter-cultural relations, and international development.
Expected results will include: The Latin America-Canada Portal will be functional, allowing access to shared knowledge resources, discussion groups, demonstrations, and online courses. The partner institutions will have tested a strategy for North-South partnership through e-pedagogy, information and communication sharing and dissemination. Finally, a number of Canadian and Latin American professionals, technicians and administrative personnel will have upgraded or complemented their knowledge and skills through online courses.
It is important to note the experimental nature of this project here. While every attempt will be made to deliver all the above products and outcomes, this may not be done due to time and resource constraints.
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