Abstract
The phrase 'joined-up' is fast becoming something of a badge for modern imaginative ways of thinking. While much of this attitude may be 'hype' there do seem to be trends which .stress joined-up views of the world. From a social perspective this is evident in moves towards political union in Western Europe and the global influence of multinational corporations. Technology is also contributing to the joined-up view. Multimedia supports new forms of expression, which integrate diverse forms of representation, as eloquently advocated by Negroponte (1995). Networked technologies enable and encourage global communication and information dissemination, as emphasized by the recent decision in the UK to support the development of a Distributed National Electronic Resource (JISC, 1999).DOI:10.1080/0968776000080201
Highlights
The first two papers highlight the growing awareness and acceptance of learning technology
The Internet-based course in structural biology described by Sansom and Moss is offered to students from thirty countries, illustrating the role that technology can play in joining up educational provision in an international context
The use of rich-linked resources is a major feature of the descriptions of the Internet-based course in structural biology by Sansom and Moss and the software tool for stimulating practical chemistry by Povey and Bennett
Summary
The first two papers highlight the growing awareness and acceptance of learning technology. Encouragement for cross-sector work, for example, the current emphasis on links between FE and HE. This is not an exhaustive list, but it indicates the scope for the application of learning technology in a joined-up world.
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