Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in Schools: A Distributed Approach.

Tomlinson, Helen; Henderson, William

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Publication Date: 1995

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Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in Schools: A Distributed Approach.

Tomlinson, Helen; Henderson, William

British Journal of Educational Technology, v26 n2 p131-40 May 1995

Surveys current work in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) and describes how technology can be extended to exploit communication between computers. Reviews applications that might make use of network support (distributed CSCL) and evaluates a sample prototype distributed CSCL application. Highlights value, viability, and development issues of distributed CSCL software. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperative Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Telecommunications, Use Studies

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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