Abstract

Presents an exploratory case study with preservice teacher education students of an experience in collaborative discourse mediated through an educationally designed network-based application. Topics include computer mediated communication; text-based communication; small group discussion; and software design, including the design of IdeaWeb that allows messages to be linked to multiple messages. (Author/LRW)

Citation

Ahern, T.C. & El-Hindi, A.E. (2000). Improving the Instructional Congruency of a Computer-Mediated Small-Group Discussion: A Case Study in Design and Delivery. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 32(3), 385-400. Retrieved February 22, 2019 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/89762/.

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Keywords

• case studies
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• computer mediated communication
• Computer Networks
• Computer Software Development
• Courseware
• Discussion (Teaching Technique)
• preservice teacher education
• Small Group Instruction