cristalla.com
was created in the wake of the increasing importance of web-based
learning as a new form of distance learning. Its development rests on
strong principles supporting self-organized learning and independent thinking.
The main emphasis of the site is to create a new learning environment around
the use of the computer as educational medium versus mere collection of
information. Developing imagination and thinking skills are at the center
of cristalla.com's methodological approaches to understanding
content, applying knowledge, and become confident in decision making.
Services include courses, seminars, workshops, discussions and extensive
networking. cristalla.com offers space to guest educators
of any academic discipline to develop short courses or seminars using
cristalla.com's expertise.
The company's main principals are Alistair M. Brett, PhD who contributes
a wide range of experience in technology transfer management and teaching
science at the university level; and Erika G. Feulner, MA who has
been a lifelong pioneer in applying innovative teaching and learning techniques
to diverse audiences and who specializes in writing web-based curricula.
The web-development team include experienced information specialists and expert graphic designers. TECI/cristalla.com work within a larger net of alliances and with short-term, task-related associates.