http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:43:13 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 00:43:13 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87590 This is the home page of the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), an educational, not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities. CAST created Bobby, a Web-based tool that analyzes Web pages for their accessibility to people with disabilities. (Reference: ADA) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=401623 Wikipedia provides a comprehensive description of distance education history, technologies, benefits, and courses in which it is deployed. This is a basic description and "jumping off" point for those interested in developing a bibliography of distance learning. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=750396 TESSA is an international research and development initiative which brings together teachers and teacher educators from across sub-Saharan Africa. It offers a range of materials (Open Educational Resources) in four languages to support school based teacher education and training. For an overview of TESSA and their current developments, please see the briefing note on the homepage.