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Direct linkFerguson, R. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2010
This study investigates how university students on distance learning courses experience interaction with their peers. Students on two distance learning courses at The Open University (UK) were interviewed, to investigate learners' experience of interaction on these courses. The analysis, using a grounded-theory approach, reveals disparities…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Distance Education, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction
Kerawalla, L.; Minocha, S.; Kirkup, G.; Conole, G. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2009
We report on a study involving Masters-level students who blogged as a part of a distance-learning course at the Open University, UK. We present an empirically-grounded framework that can be used to guide educators when they are considering blogging as part of their courses, and can be used by students' whose courses include blogging activities.…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Open Universities, Distance Education
Peer reviewedWilson, Tina; Whitelock, D. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1997
The Open University implemented a project called M205-STILE (Students' and Teachers' Integrated Learning Environment), a fundamental computer science course, with 110 distance learning students and nine tutors in the United Kingdom and Europe. This article examines, from student and tutor perspectives, the knowledge, social, and motivational use…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Science Education, Distance Education
Peer reviewedLewis, R. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1989
Describes activities of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in the United Kingdom related to ways that information technology may contribute to learning. Topics discussed include cognitive science; evaluation of changes in learning; language skills; learner-machine interface; policy and management issues; teacher education; computer…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Distance Education, Educational Administration, Educational Research
Peer reviewedGoodyear, P.; Steeples, C. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1992
Discussion of the Just-in-Time Open Learning (JITOL) project supported by the European Commission in its DELTA Programme considers attributes of open learning and the main tasks of learners and tutors. Information technology-based tools for open learning are described and related to these tasks, and planned JITOL user trials are summarized. (17…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedWilson, T.; Whitelock, D. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1998
Assesses distance learners' reactions to STILE (Students' and Teachers' Integrated Learning Environment), a project which used computer-mediated communication in the United Kingdom and Europe. Findings in four areas are discussed: (1) availability to collaborate; (2) interest in exercises for groupwork; (3) collaboration on extra material; and (4)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning, Distance Education
