Essays about: "HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS ON DEVELOPMENT"

Showing result 16 - 19 of 19 essays containing the words HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS ON DEVELOPMENT.

1. 16. Overcoming the Barrier: Virtual Learning : The Impact of learning in Second Life in Higher Education

   University essay from IHH, Informatik

   Author : Pinar Günes; [2008]
   Keywords : Virtual Learning; Virtual Learning Environment; V-learning; Virtual worlds; Second Life; 3D Internet; Web 3.0;

   Abstract : Traditional education have for long been remaining without major changes made to the actual system. Up until very recently, there has been reluctance towards making fundamental and dramatic changes to the system, but as societies change and develop by mirroring on past experiences, new minds and new ways of thinking emerge suggesting changes and new developments. READ MORE

3. 17. A Learning Organization? Evaluating the University of Canterbury's Strategic Transition toward Sustainability

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

   Author : Mandy Tew; [2005]
   Keywords : Sustainability; The Natural Step Framework; Institution of Higher Education; Education for Sustainability; Education for Sustainable Development; Innovation;

   Abstract : Institutions of higher educations (IHE), particularly universities, have a significant role to play in the global transformation to socio-ecological sustainability. This study focuses on the strategic planning efforts of one university, the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand where The Natural Step Framework (TNSF) is being used to develop a pan-University Sustainability Plan. READ MORE

4. 18. Hamburgers and coke or bread and roses? : learning responsible consumption

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Lilja May Otto; [2003]
   Keywords : consumption;

   Abstract : This thesis explores possibilities of working towards a more responsible consumption and just trade relations through education. Education for responsible consumption has served as a case to look closer at possibilities for change. READ MORE

5. 19. Sustainable Development in Higher Education Incorporation, assessment and reporting of sustainable development in higher education institutions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Rodrigo Lozano-Ros; [2003]
   Keywords : sustainable development; universities; innovation; barriers; assessment in higher education; SD in Lund University; SD in Monterrey Tec; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The effects of modern economic systems have put extensive pressure on the environment and society, both for this and future generations. Sustainable Development (SD) may offer the solution of pursuing development while ensuring the preservation of economic, environmental and social aspects for present and future generations. READ MORE