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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Exploring the Potential of WAP Technology in Online Discussion
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Lee, Chwee Beng – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2004
The intent of this study is to explore how WAP (wireless application protocol) technology mediates online discussions. The focus of this research is on the implications of WAP technology for online discussions, and the types of discussion topics that are most suitable for WAP-based discussions and the finding of the combination of WAP- and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Focus Groups, Interviews
Using Asynchronous Discussion to Promote Collaborative Problem Solving among Preservice Teachers in Field Experiences: Lessons Learned from Implementation
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Knowlton, Dave S. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2004
Designers who are charged with creating online environments that support students' problem-solving efforts and instructors who are searching for instructional strategies to support students' asynchronous problem-solving efforts will find this paper useful. The paper describes a systematic approach for using computer-mediated bulletin boards to…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Field Experience Programs, Problem Solving