Title :
Human communication and interaction in Web based learning: a case study of the digital media Web course
Author :
Huifen, Liu ; Xin, Hu ; Xinyu, Zhang
Author_Institution :
Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China
Abstract :
The case of web based course include a WBLS (Web based learning system) and face-to-face three times during the semester. Based on the WBLS development and the investigation of the course, the paper shows the student attitudes to the course and WBLS, analyzes the interactive functions and the impact of human communication in web learning. and the impact of the Web based learning. Although most students prefer Web based learning, the current Web learning patterns can not completely replace instructor´s supervision and in person communication with students. There are ways to increase human communication and to improve the interactive functions further more, so as to increase the educational effectiveness.
Keywords :
Internet; computer aided instruction; computer science education; distance learning; educational courses; multimedia computing; teaching; China; Web-based learning; case study; computer mediated communication; digital media Web course; educational effectiveness; human communication; learning patterns; students; supervision; Area measurement; Computer aided software engineering; Computer mediated communication; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Humans; Internet; Learning systems; Postal services; Psychology;
Conference_Titel :
Computers in Education, 2002. Proceedings. International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1509-6
DOI :
10.1109/CIE.2002.1185908
