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ERIC Number: EJ613349
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1315
Factors Influencing the Success of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) Environments in University Teaching: A Review and Case Study.
Tolmie, Andrew; Boyle, James
Computers & Education, v34 n2 p119-40 Feb 2000
Discusses the effectiveness of computer mediated communication (CMC) in higher education. Highlights include a review of pertinent literature; factors associated with successful CMC resources; activity theory; helping users establish a shared purpose; methodological problems; evaluation methods; a conferencing system; and the patterns and content of online and offline interaction. (Contains 86 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Interaction, Literature Reviews, Predictor Variables, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Teleconferencing, Time on Task
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Activity Theory; Computer Users; Transaction Log Analysis