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ERIC Number: EJ611623
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0899-3408
An Analysis of a Course-Oriented Electronic Mailing List.
Shaffer, Clifford A.; Edwards, Stephen H.
Computer Science Education, v9 n1 p8-22 Apr 1999
Presents an empirical study of listerv usage in an undergraduate computer science course to understand how email lists contribute to the learning experience and to improve the value of listservs in courses. Provides evidence that the listerv was an important information source and was an effective tool for peer-to-peer learning. (Contains 7 references.) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Higher Education, Information Sources, Learning Strategies, Listservs, Peer Teaching, Undergraduate Students
Journal availability: Swets & Zeitlinger, P.O. Box 825, 2160 SZ Lisse, The Netherlands.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Empirical Research