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Kear, Karen; Heap, N.W. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2007
This paper reports on research to investigate design features of asynchronous discussion systems for higher education. The research aims to identify features that increase the benefits of discussion systems and reduce the problems. The paper focuses on a major theme that emerged from interviews with learners and teachers: information overload.…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Open Universities, Internet, Interviews
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Ellermann, Henk; And Others – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1992
Describes the design of a prototypical computer-mediated communication (CMC) system at the Open University of the Netherlands called StudieNet which focuses on a single mathematics course. The concept of the integrated study environment used in StudieNet is explained, StudieNet functions are compared with the nonautomated course, and how the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Distance Education, Educational Environment