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Direct linkWeller, Martin; Pegler, Chris; Mason, Robin – Internet and Higher Education, 2005
This paper examines how four innovative Internet technologies were incorporated into one course at The UK Open University. The technologies were: blogging, audio conferencing, instant messaging and Harvard's Rotisserie system. Each of the technologies is addressed, and details from the student evaluation are provided. The student feedback on all…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Computer Mediated Communication, Student Evaluation, Open Universities
Peer reviewedMacdonald, Janet; Mason, Robin – Open Learning, 1998
Discusses the results of an interview survey of 21 students enrolled in an Open University (Great Britain) course with a resource-based structure. The study examined use of CD-ROM materials, use of computer-mediated-communication as an information source, use of the Internet, and attitudes toward resource-based learning. (PEN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Foreign Countries
Download full textMason, Robin – 1997
This paper discusses the concept of diversity of course components in the context of an online staff development course at the United Kingdom Open University. In addition to FirstClass computer conferencing and Web content, RealAudio was used in both synchronous and asynchronous modes. The purpose of its use was to add diversity and focus, which…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning
