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Bonk, Curtis J.; Lee, Mimi Miyoung; Kim, Nari; Lin, Meng-Fen Grace – Internet and Higher Education, 2009
Wikis have the potential to change learning environments from traditional knowledge transmission models to knowledge transformative ones where students generate, share, and reshape knowledge. In this three-part study, graduate students created wikibooks across institutional settings. One of these projects extended to universities in China, Taiwan,…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Graduate Students, Transformative Learning, Foreign Countries
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Vaughan, Norman; Garrison, D. Randy – Internet and Higher Education, 2005
The focus of this study was to understand how a blended learning approach can support the inquiry process (cognitive presence) in a faculty development context. The findings from this study indicate that there are several key differences and similarities in cognitive presence between face-to-face and online discussions. These differences and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Faculty Development, Online Courses, Comparative Analysis
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Davies, Larry; Hassan, W. Shukry – Internet and Higher Education, 2001
Discusses concepts of mediation and focuses on the importance of implementing comprehensive virtual learning environments. Topics include education and technology as they relate to cultural change, social institutions, the Internet and computer-mediated communication, software design and human-computer interaction, the use of MOOs, and language.…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software Development, Educational Environment, Educational Technology
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Lightfoot, Jay M. – Internet and Higher Education, 2006
Electronic mail (e-mail) is an extremely important medium for Internet-based education. Due to its unique characteristics, there is reason to be concerned that students do not put appropriate care into writing messages that are sent via e-mail. This has significant implications for the effectiveness of online learning environments. This paper…
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, Electronic Mail, Online Courses, Comparative Analysis
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Bluemink, Johanna; Jarvela, Sanna – Internet and Higher Education, 2004
Apart from studying students' interaction in Web-based environments in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), it is essential to recognize the importance of the contextual setting in which learning takes place. This study examines the role of face-to-face encounters as contextual support in an international teacher education course…
Descriptors: Education Courses, Virtual Classrooms, Internet, Computer Assisted Instruction