Title:
Using communications media in open and flexible learning
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Series:
Open and distance learning series
Publication Information:
London : Kogan Page, 1994
ISBN:
9780749411497
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Library | Item Barcode | Call Number | Material Type | Item Category 1 | Status |
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Searching... | 30000003868019 | LB1044 M35 1994 | Open Access Book | Book | Searching... |
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Summary
Summary
An introduction to three types of interactive media - computer conferencing, audiographics and video conferencing - which explains how each type can be used in the open learning environment. It describes attributes and limitations, analyzing appropriate applications through case studies.
Table of Contents
| Introduction to telecommunications technology |
| pedagogical rationale of interaction in learning |
| significance of synchronous and asynchronous media |
| implications of using text, audio and video in education |
| cost effectiveness versus cost savings |
| training requirements for teachers and tutors |
| organizational implications of introduction communications technologies |
| presentation and analysis of computer conferencing, audio graphics and video conferencing |
| outline of hardware and software required for each |
| description of advantages and disadvantages |
| assessment of most appropriate applications |
| six case studies from undergraduate, training, vocational and professional updating fields |
| selection and annotation of most significant literature on each of the three media |
