Using Communications Media in Open and Flexible Learning
1st Edition
Published on 3. April 2013
160 pages
978-1-136-35184-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
7,23 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-35184-6 (9781136351846)
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Person
Robin Mason
Content
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.
