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McLellan, Hilary – Educational Technology, 1998
Discusses how virtual events can be used to enhance education. Topics include balancing virtual and real encounters; finding the best mix of communication options; and finding patterns of interaction that support reflective cognition, knowledge amplification, community-building, learning, and global understanding. GLOBENET 1997, an international…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Community, Computer Mediated Communication, Conferences
Herrmann, Francoise – Educational Technology, 1998
Based on a five-year ethnographic study of the activity of an online, international academic community of practice supported by ListServer technology, this article covers selective findings pertaining to patterns of communication deemed crucial to community building. Implications of learning and collegial support are discussed. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Collegiality, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Programs
Galbreath, Jeremy, Ed. – Educational Technology, 1997
Examines the "reality behind the hype" surrounding the Internet. Discusses its early development; growth and present state; and key applications, including e-mail, voice/video telephony, integrated messaging, electronic commerce, the World Wide Web, and Web commerce, Intranet, Extranet; education and training; security; ownership; and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Security