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This paper reports results of a mixed method, multiple case study of collaborative problem solving by distance education students. Four groups of students were assigned to solve a multifaceted task and write a comprehensive solution report using the ...

This study explores the relationship between asynchronous, text-based forms of social communication and students' perceptions of the social climate of computer conferences. A 21-item questionnaire was administered to 74 students from 4 faculties....

This paper describes the use of Internet based tools to support professional interaction and education in a format known as the virtual conference. The paper discusses characteristics of the virtual conference and presents data from a case study in...

This paper overviews the programming and facilities at a large research University that is designed to assist faculty in maximizing their effective use of educational technologies. Different programs developed by a university-wide "new media...

This study presents the rationale, model and results of the first year of operation of an operational change model based in innovation. The change model focuses upon professional development of faculty in the area of alternative delivery systems....

The purpose of this study was to solicit educators' perceptions of a high speed, broadband network being built in the Canadian province of Alberta, the Alberta SuperNet. We interviewed eight administrators, teachers, and technical support personnel...

: A number of writers have identified (and argued about) the importance of either the group or the network as a significant player when social software is used for e-learning. This paper examines the two competing perspectives of network and group...

In this session Terry overviews the affordances associated with the web and especially web 2.0 tools. By looking at the applications of groups, networks and collectives, he shows how we are provided with the capacity to expand and improve our...