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Chat and Instant Messaging Systems (synchronous): Report 2/ 3
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-10)
This study extends the earlier review of online chat systems (Report 6), by reviewing a further seven products that provide text-based instant messaging (IM). The functionality of these products in distance education ...
Evaluating Vendor Supplied Information
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-04)
Distance educators are not normally equipped by their training or experience for the complex task of evaluating technologies. One of the areas of potential disadvantage is in interpreting information provided by vendors ...
Media Characteristics and Online Learning Technology
(Athabasca University Press, 2004)
Considerations in Planning for Online Technology in Open and Distance Learning
(Global E-Journal of Open and Flexible Learning, 2001)
Online technologies, especially computer-based communications tools, potentially
permit greater flexibility for users. Preceding these potential advantages, however, are important
questions about communications and ...
Integrated Collaborative Tools
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-10)
Previous reports in this series have featured examples of integrated products that combine into a single software package, techniques offered individually by other products. Increasing acceptance of online collaboration ...
Chat and Instant Messaging Systems (synchronous): Report 3/ 3
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-10)
A further set of four text-based instant messaging (IM) products was evaluated: AT&T Anywhere, Parachat, Sonork, and Yahoo Messenger, all available at no cost. Yahoo Messenger was judged to be the most effective of the ...
Multimedia in Open and Distance Learning
(Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2005)
Use of the Bales model for analysis of small group communications in the analysis of interaction in computer-based asynchronous conferences
(International Assocation of Science and Technology for Development, 2004)
Examination of online, text-based interaction in computer
conferences (CMC), for patterns and processes first
detected in the early 1950s in face-to-face groups, showed
some similarities, and several differences. ...
Patterns of Interaction in a Computer Conference Transcript
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2001-07)
An analysis of the interaction patterns in an online conference from a distance education graduate course was conducted, using an approach that focused on the transcript's interactional and structural features. A new tool ...
Development of a Defence Learning Network for the Canadian Department of National Defence
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-10)