Markets and Standards for Advanced Learning Technology. A Report from a DELTA Workshop on Markets and Standards of Advanced Learning Technology (Milanfiori, Italy, December 1990).

This report is based on presentations given at the workshop arranged jointly by the DELTA (Developing European Learning through Technological Advance) Unit of DG XIII/F and the Italian based Datamont spa. The workshop addressed three principal themes: markets for technology-based learning, standards and conventions for technology-based learning, and the effectiveness of technology-based learning. For each theme the report includes presentation of the issues by commission staff, a transcript of the major speech from the invited expert, and abstracts of supporting presentations from invited experts. The purpose in collecting these papers is to offer a synthesis of findings and provide a baseline for further research in the area of telematic systems for flexible and distance learning. After a preface by Roland Huber, the following papers are presented: (1) "Background to the Workshop" (Corinne Hermant and Lieve Van Langenhove); (2) "Markets and Standards in Learning Technologies" (Luis Rodriguez-Rosello; (3) "Markets for Technology-Based Learning" (Corinne Hermant and Lieve Van Langenhove); (4) "La prise en compte des couts dans les strategies de production des nouvelles technologies de formation"--French title; "Where Are the Markets for Technology-Based Learning?"--English title (Jean-Marie Albertini and Joel Bonamy--in French with English summary); (5) "Small and Medium Enterprises" (Carlos Braga--abstract); (6) "Corporate Training" (Ronnie Dallal--abstract); (7) "User Requirements for Technology-Based Learning" (Chris Lloyd--abstract); (8) "Standards and Guidelines for Technology-Based Learning" (Corinne Hermant and Lieve Van Langenhove); (9) "Which Standards and Conventions Are Appropriate for Advanced Learning Technology in Europe?" (Giuseppe Sala); (10) "Standards for the Design, Production and Use of Learning Technology" (Willem Bulthuis Philips--abstract); (11) "Standards for Learning in European Networks" (Joseph Fromont--abstract); (12) "Effectiveness of Technology-Based Learning" (Corinne Hermant and Lieve Van Langenhove); (13) "Effectiveness of Flexible and Distance Learning in Terms of Investment and Learning Progress" (Geoff Toplis); (14) "Investing in Learning Technologies" (Ulla Schwarz--abstract); (15) "Learning Efficiency of New Technology" (Glyn Martin--abstract); and (16) "Policy Issues" (Claudio Dondi--abstract). (DB)