Discusses how useful desktop conferencing has become in library services. Describes how real-time conference tools are convenient, efficient, cost-effective, and beneficial for those who are not able to come to the library. Presents a guide to current guide for conference tools for PC and Mac OS. (ontains 8 references.)(AUTH/MZ)

Computer conferencing in distance education programs provides increased flexibility and more student interaction. The Center for Distance Learning of SUNY Empire State College has developed workshops and materials for faculty development in online course delivery. Describes a model for online tutor development using periodic reviews and workshops…

The delivery of courses via videoconferencing from the University of Alberta to remote sites was evaluated by students, 70% of whom were Canada Natives. They expressed a need for more course information, advising, counseling, and access to students. The program had a 51% completion rate. (SK)

Nursing students taking courses via audio-teleconferencing (n=24) gave their perspectives on factors facilitating trust in a distance education environment. Students trusted teachers who believed in their ability to develop and who provided experiences that enabled students to control their own learning. (SK)

Discusses the variety of uses and benefits of computer conferencing for educators. (MG)

Describes a teleconference between U.S. students and students from other countries. Points out that current world issues became more relevant for U.S. students. Stresses the value of international telephone technology to show students the relationship of their ideas and values with those of young people from around the world. (GG)

Reviews the literature on Keller's Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), computer-assisted learning (CAL), computer conferencing (CC), and forms of instruction, then discusses how they can be integrated into a delivery system to enhance distance learning. Asynchronous individualized instruction and group instruction are also discussed. (28…

Describes a vision of a distance learning environment, and emphasizes the use of computers for active communication, participation, and collaboration of instructors and students. Identifies educational activities and matches them with corresponding systems capabilities. (14 references) (Author/DGM)

Discusses the possible uses for television in the classroom, including student programs, tutorials, and remedial resourcing. Describes instructional television applications such as satellite systems, microwave systems, distance education, and subleased access to commercial or wireless cable systems. Provides a directory of Catholic Television…

Qualitative and quantitative data from business students using electronic mail and computer conferencing showed these methods enabled the instructor to be more accessible and responsive; greater class cohesion developed, and perceived quality of the course and instructor effectiveness increased. (SK)

Examines teletraining as a cost-effective, high quality alternative in distance education. Teletraining methods include: audio-only, audio-graphic, computer-conferencing, one-way video broadcast, one- or two-way video with audio interaction, and desktop videoconferencing. (AEF)

Discussion of computer conferencing as a collaborative learning strategy and a group-oriented decision-making process highlights a study of undergraduates at the University of Delaware who participated in a computer conference. Technical responsibilities, strategy development, debate advancement, and user temperament are examined; and the value of…

Describes the "Virtual Cities" project, a virtual reality satellite teleconference with students age 12 to 17 from Canada, Italy, and the United States held during the International Council for Educational Media 1992 conference. A visual database overlaid with instructional gaming strategies provided students with the opportunity to…

Examines the advent of the Internet and its impact on K-12 education and librarianship. The use of the Internet as a resource for teaching and research and as a virtual classroom, the reasons for investing in the United States and Canadian national supernetworks, and the implications of the supernetworks for education and librarianship are…

Describes the use of audiographic teleconferencing for distance education courses for adult higher education at the Universiti Sains Malaysia. Telecommunications is discussed, and a collaborative learning strategy is explained that emphasizes the student-teacher relationship. (Contains 18 references.) (LRW)