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ERIC Number: EJ401032
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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An Apple a Day and at Night: A Distance Tutoring Program for At-Risk Students.
Ross, Steven M.; And Others
Educational Technology, v29 n8 p23-28 Aug 1989
Describes a program of distance tutoring developed by Apple Computer, Inc., Memphis City Schools, and Memphis State University for at-risk minority students. The electronic bulletin board system (BBS) used is described; types of distance learning systems are explained; and research outcomes are discussed, including tutor roles and writing skills. (22 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Higher Education, Home Study, Microcomputers, Minority Group Children, Tutorial Programs, Tutoring, Tutors, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Apple Classroom of Tomorrow; Apple Computer Inc; Memphis City Schools TN; Memphis State University TN