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Mason, Robin – 1997
This paper discusses the concept of diversity of course components in the context of an online staff development course at the United Kingdom Open University. In addition to FirstClass computer conferencing and Web content, RealAudio was used in both synchronous and asynchronous modes. The purpose of its use was to add diversity and focus, which…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning