It's a New World: Multiculturalism in a virtual environment
Authors:
Karen L. Rasmussen a;
Joyce Coleman Nichols a;
Fernaundra Ferguson a
| Affiliation: | a University of West Florida, USA |
DOI:
10.1080/01587910600789696
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3 issues per year
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Open & Distance Education and eLearning;
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Abstract
The notion of multiculturalism is vital in our global society. The emergence of efficient and effective distance learning technologies has permitted the integration of innovative techniques in the delivery of multicultural content to individuals who need flexible and convenient education and training opportunities. Strategies form the instructional foundation that promotes engagement of learners. Integral to these strategies are those that relate to personal belief systems and extension of those belief systems to behaviors. This article will add new ways of teaching and learning in the areas of diversity and multiculturalism by offering a model for building highly supportive, engaging online environments, where instructors, trainers, and instructional designers use multiple strategies to build virtual environments that foster a sense of dignity, respect, and understanding: all critical elements in a global environment.
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