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Peer reviewedLauzon, Allan C.; Moore, George A. B. – American Journal of Distance Education, 1989
Reviews the literature on Keller's Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), computer-assisted learning (CAL), computer conferencing (CC), and forms of instruction, then discusses how they can be integrated into a delivery system to enhance distance learning. Asynchronous individualized instruction and group instruction are also discussed. (28…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Group Instruction, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedEastmond, Daniel V. – Distance Education, 1994
Discussion of the use of computer conferencing by higher education institutions offering distance education courses focuses on a study that investigated adult student perceptions of distance study by computer conferencing. Highlights include a literature review; learning approaches; student relationships; and an Adult Distance Study through…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Distance Education, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedBoyd, Gary M. – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1996
Presents a theoretical systems model for computer-mediated conferencing. Discusses Habermas' criteria for emancipative discourse (i.e., liberation or emancipation is increasing a person's abilities and opportunities to make rational choices about matters important to that person). Demonstrates why computer conferencing is best suited to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Thinking, Educational Environment, Educational Principles
