Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 1 |
Descriptor
Source
| International Review of… | 7 |
Author
| Anderson, Lynn | 1 |
| Burton, Douglas | 1 |
| Clark, Sharon | 1 |
| Cossarin, Mary | 1 |
| De Schutter, Adrienne | 1 |
| Doxsee, Harry | 1 |
| Fahrni, Patricia | 1 |
| Fyvie, Barb | 1 |
| Kitchen, Tim | 1 |
| Koritko, Brenda | 1 |
| McCarthy, Cathy | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 4 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
| Higher Education | 5 |
| Postsecondary Education | 3 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
Audience
Location
| Canada | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Download full textBurton, Douglas; Kitchen, Tim – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
Software allowing real-time online video connectivity is rapidly evolving. The ability to connect students, staff, and guest speakers instantaneously carries great benefits for the online distance education classroom. This evaluation report compares four software applications at opposite ends of the cost spectrum: "DimDim", "Elluminate VCS",…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Distance Education, Computer Software, Program Effectiveness
Murillo, Sonia; Rizzuto, Mary; Sawyers, Urel – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2005
This report compares two integrated course delivery packages: "Centra 6" and "WebEx". Both applications feature asynchronous and synchronous audio communications for online education and training. They are relatively costly products, and provide useful comparisons with the two less expensive products to be evaluated in the following report #53.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Teleconferencing, Internet
Treblay, Remy; Fyvie, Barb; Koritko, Brenda – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2005
A comparison was conducted of "Voxwire MeetingRoom" and "iVocalize" v4.1.0.3, both Web-conferencing products using voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) to provide unlimited, inexpensive, international audio communication, and high-quality Web-conferencing fostering collaborative learning. The study used the evaluation criteria used in earlier…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Teleconferencing, Internet
Wilde, Russ – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
As the quality of authoring software increases, online course developers become less reliant on proprietary learning management systems, and develop skills in the design of original, in-house materials and the delivery platforms for them. This report examines the capabilities of digital authoring software tools for the development of learning…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Online Courses, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Anderson, Lynn; McCarthy, Cathy – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2005
This report examines three text-based conferencing products: "WowBB", "Invision Power Board", and "vBulletin". Their selection was prompted by a feature-by-feature comparison of the same products on the "WowBB" website. The comparison chart painted a misleading impression of "WowBB's" features in relation to the other two products; so the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Educational Technology
Fahrni, Patricia; Rudolph, Jim; De Schutter, Adrienne – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
A product evaluation was conducted of "Desire2Learn", an online learning management system gaining popularity in educational institutions. Since an online trial version of the software was not available for evaluation, an inspection meeting with the vendor was arranged. This provided the evaluation team with an opportunity to examine the…
Descriptors: Vendors, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Internet
Clark, Sharon; Cossarin, Mary; Doxsee, Harry; Schwartz, Linda – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
Four integrated learning management packages were reviewed: "CentraOne", "IntraLearn", "Lyceum", and "Silicon Chalk". These products provide different combinations of synchronous and asynchronous tools. The current report examines the products in relation to their specific value for distance educators and students.
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Educational Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Web Based Instruction
