Distance Education Trends: Integrating new technologies to foster student interaction and collaboration

Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 139 - 153
Published: Aug 1, 2006
Abstract
Current trends in the field of distance education indicate a shift in pedagogical perspectives and theoretical frameworks, with student interaction at the heart of learner‐centered constructivist environments. The purpose of this article is to explore the benefits of using emerging technology tools such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts to foster student interaction in online learning. It also reviews social software applications such as...
Paper Details
Title
Distance Education Trends: Integrating new technologies to foster student interaction and collaboration
Published Date
Aug 1, 2006
Volume
27
Issue
2
Pages
139 - 153
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