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Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication Tools in Distance Education.

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Branon, Rovy; Essex, Christopher – TechTrends, 2001

Describes a study that examined current practices of distance educators regarding their use of synchronous (chat) and asynchronous (bulletin board) text-based communication in online courses, based on an ongoing worldwide online survey of distance educators. Discusses reasons for using each type of communication and offers recommendations for…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Global Approach

A Network Named Desire.

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Mathies, Bonnie K.; Nelson, Bill – TechTrends, 1995

Describes a 1994 survey about an introductory class in online communications at Wright State University. Discussion includes a profile of respondents, prior online experience, personal development, impact on personal and professional knowledge and skills, impact on communication, and barriers and limitations to the effective use of…

Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Higher Education