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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Computer conferencing"”.
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A case study of the use of computer conferencing at the Open University
… and is centred on the first large-scale use of computer conferencing for distance education at the Open University. The concepts of independence and autonomy, of the quasi-industrialisation of large distance teaching universities, and of interaction with learners, are taken as the frameworks for …
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The effect of voice input on information exchange in computer supported asynchronous group communication
Computer support for group communication in the business environment is examined. Study of group activities in videotaped business meetings identified information exchange as the most frequent communication task. Existing computer supported cooperative work (CSCW) systems for group communication …
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The Effects of Instructor Immediacy in Online Learning Environments
… “real” in mediated communication) in two online, computer conferencing environments: (a) video and audio with text chat and (b) audio with text chat. Further, this study sought to identify the relationship between perceived instructor immediacy and perceived social presence within the context of …
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Insights Into the Process of Guiding Student Teachers Reflection Using Audio Computer Conferences During an Eight-Week Student Teaching Experience
… of this study was to examine the use of audio computer conferences on the process of guiding reflection among student teachers during an eight-week student teaching experience. After specific lessons that took place during the final eight weeks of their student teaching placement, each of the …
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Discussion, cooperation and collaboration: group learning in an online translation classroom
… on the basis of group interaction via text-based computer conferencing. In addition, the study draws conclusions about the methodologies available for the study of group learning in an online environment, the advantages of Web-based translator training, and the disadvantages and challenges arising …
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Computer mediated communication and disability support: addressing barriers to study for undergraduate distance learners with long-term health problems
… studies sought to address these problems using a computer conferencing system as the medium of contact with support staff and other students in a 'Virtual Campus' environment. A novel mode of access to educational counselling provision was designed, introducing a group dimension into the process. …
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Investigating design features of a computer-mediated communication system
Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is increasingly used in higher education, but it is not without problems. The effectiveness of CMC depends on many factors, including the characteristics of CMC systems themselves. The research reported here therefore aimed to investigate how an educational CMC …
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Performing Cooperative Work and Conferencing on an Intranet Using Java
… required. Within this study, an electronic conferencing system in an Intranet environment is designed and implemented, thus enabling employees in the same organisation to meet up electronically without the dual constraints of time and space. Specifically, the study investigates incorporation …
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Group size and proximity effects on computer-mediated idea generation: A laboratory investigation.
… of brainstorming groups in a synchronous, computer-mediated environment. A laboratory experiment was employed to manipulate the independent variables group size (4- and 8-member) group member proximity. Group member proximity was manipulated by allowing proximate groups to work in a single …