Title :
Online discussions in computer science courses: how to make them an effective learning tool
Author :
Kurkovsky, Stan ; Bhagyavati ; Summers, Wayne ; Whitehead, Christopher
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Columbus State Univ., GA, USA
fDate :
28 June-1 July 2004
Abstract :
This paper discusses the experience of using asynchronous online discussions obtained by a group of faculty teaching graduate computer science courses online. We also discuss a number of advantages of using asynchronous discussions and how they can enrich the learning experience of students. This is followed by a collection of our practices in course management when online discussions are used. The paper is concluded by a case study describing how online discussions were used in a data warehousing course offered to graduate students online.
Keywords :
Internet; computer aided instruction; computer science education; data warehouses; distance learning; educational courses; further education; asynchronous online discussions; course management; data warehousing course; graduate computer science courses; learning tool; online discussion; Collaborative work; Computer science; Computer science education; Decision making; Educational programs; Foot; Job shop scheduling; Potential well; Videoconference; Warehousing;
Conference_Titel :
Information Technology: Research and Education, 2004. ITRE 2004. 2nd International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8625-6
DOI :
10.1109/ITRE.2004.1393681
