Title :
Applying Collaborative Technology to Learning in the Distance Classroom
Author :
Krull, Robert ; Wetmore, William ; Ruggiero, Louis ; Sharp, Michael
Author_Institution :
Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY
Abstract :
Distance technologies have been advocated as a means of providing education and training to working professionals. Our data suggest that distance learning can move beyond downstream lectures to more comprehensive, educationally effective activities that enable students to apply instructional content and receive feedback from peers
Keywords :
distance learning; groupware; collaborative technology; distance classroom learning; distance technologies; downstream lectures; Collaboration; Collaborative work; Computer aided instruction; Computer science education; Distance learning; Educational technology; Feedback; Fellows; Processor scheduling; Switches; distance learning; electronic performance support; instructional design; professional training;
Conference_Titel :
International Professional Communication Conference, 2006 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Saratoga Springs, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9777-0
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-9778-9
DOI :
10.1109/IPCC.2006.320382
