Browsing Dr. Patrick J. (Pat) Fahy by Issue Date
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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 ... -
Addressing some Common Problems in Transcript Analysis
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2001-01) -
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 ... -
Use of Linguistic Qualifiers and Intensifiers in a Computer Conference
(The American Journal of Distance Education, 2002)Previous research in text-based computer conferencing has reported that analysis of transcripts of online discussions can reveal how participants network socially, exchange information, and attempt to construct knowledge. ... -
Epistolary and Expository Interaction Patterns in a Computer Conference Transcript
(Journal of Distance Education, 2002)Epistolary and expository discourse types have been associated with gender in earlier research on transcripts from listservs and other unmoderated sources. A procedure for transcript analysis (the Transcript Analysis ... -
Book Review - Cohort Programming and Learning
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-01) -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Dinner with Pat Fahy of Athabasca University
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Indicators of Support in Online Interaction
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-04)Peer-to-peer interaction using computer-mediated communication (CMC) would appear to be a promising source of timely and cost-effective student support, but little empirical evidence regarding actual participant support ... -
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 ... -
Investigating Triggers in CMC Text Transcripts
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-10) -
Book Review Action Learning: Images and pathways
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-10) -
Development of a Defence Learning Network for the Canadian Department of National Defence
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2003-10) -
Web-Based Training
(John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2004)Current Web-based training (WBT) is based upon systematic research and experience with strategies for improving learning and instruction, beginning in the early part of the 20th century and continuing to the present. Use ... -
Media Characteristics and Online Learning Technology
(Athabasca University Press, 2004) -
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. ... -
Don’t blame the policy
(University Affairs, 2004-01) -
Interim Report: A case study of Internet-based distance education program development in Vietnam
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004-04)