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ERIC Number: EJ615187
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1315
Beyond Chat on the Internet.
Ingram, Albert L.; Hathorn, Lesley G.; Evans, Alan
Computers & Education, v35 n1 p21-35 Aug 2000
Discussion of synchronous computer mediated communications over the Internet focuses on the opportunities and pitfalls of using graphical chat programs in education. Topics include two-dimensional and three-dimensional chat programs; distance education; problem solving groups; exploring cultural differences; language skill development; student-teacher interactions; and evaluating synchronous discussions. (Contains 15 references.) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Cultural Differences, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Distance Education, Evaluation Methods, Internet, Language Skills, Problem Solving, Skill Development, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Chat Rooms