Alone but together
Subtitle: adult distance study through computer conferencing
By: Daniel V. Eastmond.
Publisher: Hampton Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Cresskill, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 237
Subjects: Distance education -- United States -- Computer-assisted instruction.; Computer conferencing in education -- United States.
Description: Through research that spanned over a year and a half, the author explored these questions by interviewing adult students taking several different computer conference courses. Not only does Alone but Together investigate student perception of learning through this medium, it also presents a model explaining the factors affecting student participation, learning, and success in online courses. The book helps practitioners design and deliver effective distance education through computer conferencing that meets adult learner needs and fits the demands of the online instructional environment.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-225) and indexes.