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MOOs for Teaching and Learning.

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Furst-Bowe, Julie – TechTrends, 1996

Discusses the use of MOOs (Multi-User Dimension/Dungeon Object Oriented), text-based virtual reality environments, in education. Highlights include connecting to a network; exploring several MOOs to determine which is most appropriate; and familiarizing students with the MOO's interaction and behavior policies, as well as how to operate in the…

Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment

Why Teach Online.

Kilian, Crawford – Educom Review, 1997

Lists seven characteristics of online instruction, and discusses related questions. Topics include costs, increased usage of educational technology, access to information/communication for isolated groups, the present text-based system and technological change, the pattern of hypertext, effectiveness of online instruction, and the student/teacher…

Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education