This page contains a number of short briefing papers and more substantial white papers on topical issues about online distance learning business and course development and single-source publishing with XML.
CAPDM Briefing Papers by Topic
Introductory Papers
CAPDM in a Nutshell
CAPDM Model
OPE Model
Business Strategy Papers
Effecting Business Change for Online Distance Learning
Mass Market Means Low Quality, Right?
OPE Model
Professional Development Using Distance Learning
Student Oriented Administration
Sustainable Programmes
The Development of Successful eLearning Programmes
Treat All Students as Distance Learners
Delivery Environment Papers
Avoiding the LMS/VLE System Trap
e-Portfolios
Sharing Moodle Instances with CAPDM
Still Awaiting Further Innovation with Forums
VLEs Again – This Time the Student View
Learning Design Papers
9D Design for Mixed Mode Learning
Bricolage vs Engineered Learning Designs
Competency Frameworks in Practice
A Competency Framework Methodology and Implementation
Computer Aided eAssessment
Flexible Learning Spectrum
Key Learning Objectives
Improving Student Retention
Publication Types – A New Paradigm for Instructional Design
Resource Oriented Architectures and Moodle Manifests
Production Papers
Content Engineering for Learning
Cost-Effective Production of Learning Materials
Domains of Learning Materials
How We Translate Our Single-Source Courses
Keep Going Well, Keep Going XML
Single Sourcing with Standards
The Need For A New Publishing Workflow
XML for Assessments
XML for eBooks
XML Opens Doors