Synchronous E-Learning on Rural Sustainability: A Reflection on a Course with Six Universities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2014

Department

Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering

Abstract

During this time of heightened awareness of issues related to sustainable development, there has been an explosion and advancement in communication and computer technologies. Merging the study of sustainable development in rural North America with technological innovation is the subject of this chapter. The authors discuss the evolution in education from traditional teaching environments and approaches, to interactive student and instructor learnings via computers and the Internet. The chapter reviews the authors' experience in a synchronous e-learning course on rural sustainability over a large geographic area, including the technology and technological challenges, working with diverse cultures, languages and academic disciplines, benefits and lessons learned.

Publisher's Statement

© 2014 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.

Publication Title

Handbook of Research on Pedagogical Innovations for Sustainable Development

ISBN

9781466658561

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