Examines the use of computer conferencing in a graduate course to explore the potential of a collective electronic student journal as an alternative to individual journal writing. Presents excerpts of messages from the computer conference and feedback from participants. Findings indicate that teachers can successfully use computer conferencing as…

Describes a project designed to provide student services via audio teleconferencing to post-diploma bachelor of nursing students at the University of Calgary (Canada). Evaluation results indicated that the teleconference delivery of psychoeducational workshops is effective in providing support services to distance students. (Author/AEF)

Reports results of a study that examined whether computer conferencing would enhance preservice teachers' awareness of taken-for-granted assumptions. Analysis of students' discussions suggests that, though conferencing generates a rich source of assumptions, students may not recognize them as such. Students' developmental level related to ability…

Reports on a study of student perceptions of learning via audioconferencing using two distinct instructional designs in university-level courses delivered at a distance. The use of field observations, interviews, focus groups, and mail surveys is discussed; pertinent literature is reviewed; and the importance of human interaction in distance…

Discusses the introduction of computer-mediated communications (CMC) in management education and describes the impact of the new technology on the role of the tutor. The role of the moderator in CMC is contrasted with the role of the tutor in learner-controlled, or participative, education; and future directions are suggested. (17 references) (LRW)

Describes an ACRL (American College and Research Libraries) project that utilized the electronic conferencing facility of BITNET to provide a system of mentoring for academic librarians conducting research. Results of an electronic mail survey of participants that examined experience levels, attitudes, problems, and communication patterns are…

Explores the educational benefits and applications of computer networks in elementary and secondary school classrooms, presents the basics for getting started, and introduces a sampling of networks with offerings for teachers and students. Highlights include electronic mail, file transfer, computer conferencing, information access, and future…

Investigates the socioeconomic and gender equality aspects of the public's use of PEN (Public Electronic Network), a computer-based interactive communication system provided free to residents of Santa Monica (California). Topics discussed include public terminals; use by homeless people and by women; and participation in political communication…

In June 1989, eighth graders in 3 Massachusetts schools participated in a live, 2-way, 90-minute video teleconference with students in Karlsruhe, Germany, as part of a multiorganization partnership called KITES (Kids Interactive Telecommunications Experience by Satellite). Although environmental sciences was the official topic, students also…

A project is described that applied electronic media to inservice training, support, and consultation of preschool special education personnel in geographically distant locations. The system permitted two-way, full-motion video as well as interactive audio communication and was extended into teachers' own classrooms for observation and training.…

A study investigated whether computer conferencing would encourage critical reflection in prospective teachers. A computer conference helped students examine their taken-for-granted assumptions, the validity in differing perspectives, and consequences of choice making. Findings suggest that computer conferencing can help students reach this goal,…

A study measured graduate students' writing apprehension and computer anxiety levels before and after using electronic mail, computer conferencing, and remote database searching facilities during an educational technology course. Results indicted postcourse computer anxiety levels significantly related to usage statistics. Precourse writing…

Results of this case study of a university-level course delivered by computer conferencing suggest that the emergence of a dynamic and interactive educational process that facilitates critical thinking is contingent on appropriate course design, instructor interventions, content, and students' characteristics. (AEF)

Describes the establishment of a course for long-distance learners in Korea. Students studying English conversation who left school to work in other cities finished their course via telephone. (Author/VWL)

A one-hour videoconference between Miami university students in a German-culture course and international communication students at a German university became a transatlantic class on culture in German-speaking Europe and the U.S. The paper explains course content, student preparation, teacher preparation, conference implementation, student…