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The Impact of Synchronous Inter-Networked Teacher Training in Information and Communication Technology Integration
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Martin, Stewart; Vallance, Michael – Computers & Education, 2008
This paper summarises the outcomes of research that recorded and interpreted change in pre-service teachers' pedagogical beliefs when immersed in unique synchronous networked collaboration. The pre-service teachers were involved in the design and implementation of synchronous networked tasks, supported by the theoretical and pragmatic application…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Teacher Attitudes
LabNet: An Intentional Electronic Community for Professional Development.
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Spitzer, William; Wedding, Kelly – Computers & Education, 1995
Ongoing contact and peer support are essential to professional growth for educators, and an electronic community can provide a supportive environment. The LabNet project demonstrates that a successful electronic community requires careful design, comfort with technology among users, and commitment; moderators play essential leadership roles in…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Faculty Development
Electronic Networking in Initial Teacher Education: Is a Virtual Faculty of Education Possible?
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Pearson, John – Computers & Education, 1999
Reports on the use of an electronic network in a school-based initial teacher education course to facilitate discussion between participants. Discusses computer conferencing; the presence of a public audience on the network; collaboration; and issues regarding participation in a virtual community. Contains 46 references.(Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, College School Cooperation, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
Remote Exploratoriums: Combining Network Media and Design Environments.
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Ambach, James; And Others – Computers & Education, 1995
Describes the experience of creating a remote exploratorium by combining network media with design environments to support distance learning; the Agentsheets Remote Exploratorium provides learners access to interactive exhibits via the World Wide Web. Discusses issues of reliability, communication, and efficiency. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Distance Education
Constructivism and Collaboration on the Internet: Case Study of a Graduate Class Experience.
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Yakimovicz, Ann D.; Murphy, Karen L. – Computers & Education, 1995
Discusses the results of a study of a graduate course that was delivered to adult students at three locations by interactive video conference. The course was supplemented with the computer-mediated communication of two Internet discussion groups that provided a framework for collaborative learning in which personal experiences enriched knowledge…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
ComWeb: An Electronic Classroom for Teaching Computer Literacy.
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Kress, Michael; Gordonov, Anatoliy; Blank, Albert; Moroh, Marsha – Computers & Education, 1997
ComWeb is an analog/digital hybrid computer network providing communication between students and teachers directed from the teacher's workstation that can be adapted for deaf and hard of hearing students in a mainstream environment. This article describes the implementation of a ComWeb-based class in computer literacy classroom and compares…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks