International Journal of Educational Telecommunications
1996 Volume 2, Number 4
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 6
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Evaluation of Computer Conferencing Tools for Conducting Collaborative Seminars on the Internet
Paul Juell, North Dakota State University, United States; Daniel Brekke, Moorhead State University, United States; Ronald Vetter, North Dakota State University, United States; John Wasson, Moorhead State University, United States
In this paper, we discuss collaborative conferencing environments in terms of their effectiveness and problems in a virtual classroom setting. Our focus is on the collaborative software, computing ... More
pp. 233-248
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First Amendment Rights and the Internet in K-12 Schools: Legal Precedent from Print Media
Russell I. Rothstein, MIT, United States
U.S. Supreme Court rulings on First Amendment rights in schools provide precedent for the extent to which schools may control student use of the Internet. The First Amendment rights of students may... More
pp. 249-264
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Making the Most of Practical Experience in Teacher Education With Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
Som Naidu & Peter Olsen, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Teacher-trainees (like trainee engineers and doctors or nurses) often encounter numerous incidents as part of their practical experience sessions which comprise learning opportunities. They have... More
pp. 265-278
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Peer Interaction in the Televised Class: A Contextual Approach
Jane Jorgenson, Bela Joshi & Richard Monroe, Old Dominion University, United States
Research on classroom behavior suggests that students in traditional (face-to-face) classrooms engage in a variety of interactions with their peers, and that these interactions are not always... More
pp. 279-290
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Gaining Insight Into K-12 Educators’ Learning Experiences With Computer-Mediated Communications Via Qualitative Inquiry
David Ayersman, Mary Washington College, United States; Virginia Hines, SUNY Plattsburgh, United States
As schools all over the world struggle to gain access to the Internet, many opportunities arise for sharing information that prevents every school from recreating the wheel. This study provides... More
pp. 291-310
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The Western Australian Telecentres Network: A Model for Enhancing Access to Education and Training in Rural Areas
Ron Oliver, Edith Cowan University; Gay Short, TAFE Communication Network
This paper describes the activities and operations of the Western Australian Telecentres Network. The telecentres are small enterprises in rural communities in Western Australia that contain a... More
pp. 311-328