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Neto, Francisco; Brasileiro, Francisco – Information Science Publishing, 2007
The Internet and growth of computer networks have eliminated geographic barriers, creating an environment where education can be brought to a student no matter where that student may be. The success of distance learning programs and the availability of many Web-supported applications and multimedia resources have increased the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Management Systems, Distance Education, Semantics
Mason, Robin – 1990
This report on the use of the computer conferencing system CoSy begins with a summary of its application at the Open University in 1988, and describes the changes made for its use in 1989. An evaluation based on both quantitative statistics of usage and qualitative data from interviews and conference comments is made and compared with results from…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Distance Education
Riedling, Ann M. – Educational Technology Review, 1999
Explores distance-education evolution and research concerning distance-learning formats. Outlines nine mechanisms (electronic-mail, discussion lists/limited conferencing, telnet, FTP/Gopher, WWW, SLIP/PPP, advanced conferencing software, proprietary software vs. open standards, virtual reality) of the Internet which provide for fundamental changes…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education

Pilkington, Rachel M.; Walker, S. Aisha – Instructional Science, 2003
Initial results of this study of post-graduate students using a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) as part of their course showed that both distance and face-to-face students, native speakers (NS) and non native speakers (NNS), working collaboratively on the same course through the VLE, had comparable outcomes on essay assignments and that NNS and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning

Barker, Bruce A. – Rural Educator, 1990
Reviews distance-education technologies, their uses for rural schools, and related issues. Lists advantages and disadvantages for satellite TV teaching, microcomputer networks, and two-way TV instruction. Concludes that technologies' advantages outweigh disadvantages. Suggests final decision making and assessment depend on local program content…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Hiltz, Starr Roxanne – 1988
This first volume of a two-volume report describes a project at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) which assessed the effectiveness of a Virtual Classroom (VC) in which students and teachers communicate through a computer-mediated system called the Electronic Information Exchange System (EIES). Chapter 1 provides background on project…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Hahn, H. A.; And Others – 1990
The purposes of this research were to evaluate the cost effectiveness of using Asynchronous Computer Conferencing (ACC) and to develop guidelines for effectively conducting high quality military training using ACC. The evaluation used a portion of the Engineer Officer Advanced Course (EOAC) as a test bed. Course materials which taught the same…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Conventional Instruction
Harasim, Linda; Johnson, E. Marcia – 1986
Existing knowledge of computer conferencing is synthesized to indicate how it could address some of the current professional difficulties faced by Ontario teachers with regard to computers in the classroom, and strategies and guidelines for introducing such a computer-mediated learning approach into educational activities are provided. This report…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Annotated Bibliographies, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Johnstone, Sally M. – 2000
This document reports on a telephone survey of higher education planning activities in the western United States that sought information on the development of intrastate electronic consortia for higher education services. A taxonomy of "virtual universities" was developed to make it possible to compare differences and similarities…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Consortia
Ohio State Legislative Office of Education Oversight, Columbus. – 1996
Ohio's Legislative Office of Education Oversight (LOEO) evaluates education-related activities funded wholly or in part by that state. SchoolNet initiatives seek to increase Ohio K-12 schools' access to computers, networks, and other technology, with a particular emphasis on low-wealth districts. This report addresses the gap between the…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Parker, Mary Jo – 1999
This study investigated the following research questions: (1) Does the use of a shared, intranet environment improve learner problem-solving ability in science? (2) Does the use of a shared, intranet environment increase learner metacognitive reflection? and (3) Do gender differences emerge with the use of a shared, intranet science environment…
Descriptors: Biology, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication
Murphy, Karen L.; Drabier, Renee; Epps, Mary Lu – 1998
This study examined interaction and communication patterns among students (n=9) and with the instructor in a graduate course offered at a distance using the FirstClass computer conferencing (CC) software. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: (1) What are similarities and differences in interaction and collaboration between CC and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication

Sedlak, Robert A.; Cartwright, G. Phillip – Change, 1997
Outlines lessons learned by the University of Wisconsin-Stout in implementing two distance education programs, a technology program using interactive television and a hospitality program using Lotus Notes to deliver courses. Topics discussed include program concept vs. technology as stimulus for innovation, program planning/administration,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers