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Desktop Videoconferencing as a Basis for Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in K-12 Classrooms
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, University of Luton ; , , Virginia Tech, United States

EdMedia + Innovate Learning, in Seattle, WA USA ISBN 978-1-880094-35-8 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC

Abstract

In this paper, we describe our efforts to introduce desktop videoconferencing into schools. Our particular project focus is the support of distributed collaborative learning between K-12 science classrooms. We outline an educational argument for the use of videoconferencing and go on to present a case study of the educational videoconferencing experiences in our project. We particularly identify and describe the kinds of technical difficulties that can be encountered and the way we overcame most of these problems. Once the students began to use the technology meaningfully to support inter-school collaborative learning a whole host of interesting educational, organizational and other issues began to emerge. We highlight the most important of these issues. Finally, we consider some of the issues influencing teacher acceptance of videoconferencing.

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Eales, R.T.J., Neale, D.C. & Carroll, J.M. (1999). Desktop Videoconferencing as a Basis for Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in K-12 Classrooms. In B. Collis & R. Oliver (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 1999--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 628-633). Seattle, WA USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .

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