Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ420319
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0738-0569
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Computer-Mediated Classrooms for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners.
Arias, Armando, Jr.; Bellman, Beryl
Computers in the Schools, v7 n1-2 p227-41 1990
Describes a project that uses computer mediated communication in universities in the United States and Mexico to teach minority students effectively. BESTNET (Binational English and Spanish Telecommunications Network) is explained, use for distance education is discussed, computer conferencing and electronic mail are described, and problems of nontraditional learners are considered. (19 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Preparation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermode Differences, International Programs, Minority Groups, Nontraditional Students, Spanish, Telecommunications
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Mexico; United States
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