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de Laat, Maarten; Lally, Victor; Simons, Robert-Jan; Wenger, Etienne – Educational Research Review, 2006
In this paper, we have attempted two ambitious tasks. We have undertaken a wide-ranging survey of the Network learning (NL) literature, and tried to identify the emerging themes of this work. We have selected three of these themes, and in each case tried to identify the main theoretical perspectives in use, the main directions of the studies, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Networks, Social Networks, Learning Processes
Hunter, Beverly – 1990
After providing examples of the use of computer-mediated communications networks such as Kids Network, Project INSITE, and Project Earth Lab to create real-world contexts for student learning, this paper notes that teacher learning and collaboration has been a secondary issue. It is argued that the urgency of such national efforts as school…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cooperative Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Research Needs
Kaye, Tony; And Others – 1989
This report begins with an introduction to the main features of computer-mediated communication, concentrating on the use of computer conferencing for collaborative and group work. Twelve case studies on the use of computer conferencing in the academic environment are then presented and analyzed, with attention being given to both positive and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Administration, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction