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Peer reviewedBranon, Rovy; Essex, Christopher – TechTrends, 2001
Describes a study that examined current practices of distance educators regarding their use of synchronous (chat) and asynchronous (bulletin board) text-based communication in online courses, based on an ongoing worldwide online survey of distance educators. Discusses reasons for using each type of communication and offers recommendations for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Global Approach
Peer reviewedMcIsaac, Marina Stock; Ralston, Kelvin D. – TechTrends, 1996
Describes the development of a distance education graduate course at Arizona State University; the course is text-based, supported by the Internet and computer conferencing. Discusses course planning and design factors, implementation strategies, technical considerations, students' evaluations, and instructor perspectives. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Graduate Study
Peer reviewedNickel, Tom – TechTrends, 2001
Discusses the author's experiences at the Learning and Teaching Online (LTOL) international conference (2001) held in Guangzhou (China). Explains the benefits of a low-cost, small-scale collaborative project between Utah State University and South China Normal University that can be conducted via email. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Electronic Mail, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedShih, Yu-Chih Doris; Cifuentes, Lauren – TechTrends, 2001
Provides a rationale for online instructional practice in teacher education and in foreign language learning and summarizes the online teaching and learning strategies applied by the partners in a telecommunications partnership between two universities-one in the United States and one in Taiwan. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Programs, Distance Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedRepman, Judi; Logan, Suzanne – TechTrends, 1996
Explores techniques for creating cohesive active learning communities in which information can be linked to real-world experiences. Discusses four types of interactions that take place in distance learning environments: learner-content, learner-instructor, learner-learner, and learner-interface. Offers strategies for overcoming common barriers to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning
Peer reviewedPaterson, Wendy A. – TechTrends, 1999
Describes an undergraduate college/high school integrated class in Buffalo State College's interactive classroom. This entry-level course was in study skills and reading, and was joined by interactive television to three urban, rural, and suburban high schools through Project Jump Start. Experiences show that the interactive classroom bridges…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education
