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Skeddy I have sent along the code document - the code can be used in any environment (online and off) where you have two way communication by two or more individuals. Where discussions or brainstorming is the main focus. All members need to agree to the code - it must be negotiated and...

Writeup and Robert I have sent Robert the information on the code of conduct. Online communities must develop a code of conduct for how individuals repsond to one another - to develop a winwin philosophy. This essential to the sharing of knowledge.

Our enterprise is considering SAP's Accelerated methodology for its ERP software - please help with the following questions. 1. ERP software deployment will consume many of the most knowledgeable staff out our firm for months, possibly years. How will personnel resources be acquired and how can...

Try www.webct.com and www.blackboard.com -these are the two main programs used by post secondary institutions in North America to develop online courses. The course are developed and hosted on the institutions own server. By the end of September Blackboard will have the alternative of being...

In my online courses we develop a code of conduct for our discussion groups before we begin the process - as a team we decide how we want to be treated and that this is a learning environment - with people with varying backgrounds - and it is the team's duty to have mutual understanding for team...

RStumbur Great to hear things are working out - as an fyi - Webct's main competitor blackboard can be viewed at www.blackboard.com and has a much more user-friendly interface. By the end of September they will have a nationally hosted program so you do not have to have a campus wide licence to...

Many institutions are signing agreements with Blackboard or Webct to build their online courses. Blackboard and Webct's websites should have a list of institutions, with which they have signed agreements, and these institutions will post courses delivered on line.

Great summary rstumbur - do you use Blackboard or Webct to develop your online course material?

Skeddy Currently my MBA courses are delivered online through lotus notes. There is an asynchronous discussion that takes place in a number of databases for each course. In each course there may be a database for Coaches Corner where students and Professors communicate to clarify course...

Sorry for the delay jnicho02 - I am currently doing my MBA through Athabasca University- it is a virtual university devoted to distance learning and is accredited member of the Association of Universities and College of Canada. It is the largest MBA program in Canada and has students from over...

Distance Learning provides opportunities not only to those that are in remote locations or who may have to deal with physical disabilities.  I do agree that the preference is to to have DL enhance the classroom learning.  Tacit knowledge is transmitted more efficiently face...