What Are the Perceived Benefits of Participating in a Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) Environment for Distance Learning Computer Science Students?.

Wilson, Tina; Whitelock, Denise

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ERIC Number: EJ572129

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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What Are the Perceived Benefits of Participating in a Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) Environment for Distance Learning Computer Science Students?

Wilson, Tina; Whitelock, Denise

Computers & Education, v30 n3-4 p259-69 Apr-May 1998

Describes STILE (Students' and Teachers' Integrated Learning Environment) project that used a computer-mediated communication environment to assist student learning on a computer science course for both technical and nontechnical students. Discusses the student-tutor and the student-student exchanges in two of the tutorial conferences. Focuses upon the students' and tutors' perceptions of their interactions online. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Science Education, Cooperative Learning, Distance Education, Educational Environment, Higher Education, Online Systems, Student Attitudes, Tutoring, Tutors

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: For related documents, see IR 538 055-058.