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ERIC Number: EJ606773
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1355-8005
Use of FirstClass as a Collaborative Learning Environment.
Persico, Donatella; Manca, Stefania
Innovations in Education and Training International, v37 n1 p34-41 Feb 2000
Describes the use of SoftArc Intranet FirstClass, a collaborative learning environment that uses computer conferencing, and discusses pros and cons of choosing this system for running online courses from a distance. Presents case studies from Italy and presents viewpoints of students, tutors, designers and administrators. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries, Online Courses, Student Attitudes, Teleconferencing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Collaborative Learning; Italy; Technology Based Instruction