From Invisible College to Cyberspace College: Computer Conferencing and the Transformation of Informal Scholarly Communication Networks.

Gresham, John L., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ493306

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Publication Date: 1994

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From Invisible College to Cyberspace College: Computer Conferencing and the Transformation of Informal Scholarly Communication Networks.

Gresham, John L., Jr.

Interpersonal Computing and Technology Journal, v2 n4 p37-52 Oct 1994

Describes the emergence of the cyberspace college, defined as the informal exchange of scholarly information communicated over informal electronic networks. A history and description of academic computer conferences, results of participant surveys, and the impact of this new communication medium on informal academic communication are discussed. (26 references) (KRN)

Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Mail, Higher Education, Information Networks, Interpersonal Communication, Listservs, Scholarly Communication, Surveys, Technological Advancement, Technology Integration, Teleconferencing

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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