Integrating computer‐based instruction with computer conferencing: An evaluation of a model for designing online education

Making the invisible visible

“…For students to ress beyond being pass to constructing and making meaning for themselves ires a paradigm shift in course design and l disposition and belief (Lauzon, 1992). Perhaps one of outcomes of this study for lecturers is having more erstanding of pedagogic approache seeing pedagogy as a rich concept that has the power to te and transform learning through different ways of hing.…”

Type II Technology Applications in Teacher Education

“…Harasim, Hiltz, Teles, and Turoff (1995) articulated a variety of specific asynchronous online learning activities and made a strong case for these activities as fostering interaction both among students and between students and instructors. Lauzon (1992) noted the challenge faced by distance educators to move students from being recipients of knowledge to being active participants-clearly a constructivist perspective. Bullen (1998) provided a thoughtful case study of a university-level course delivered by computer conferencing, and closely examined the effect of the technology on class participation and critical thinking.…”

Design Considerations for Computer Conferences

“…In addition, computer conferencing has been found to promote uninhibited writing by adults, nonstudents, undergraduates, experienced or inexperienced users, strangers, and friends (Kiesler, Siegel, & McGuire, 1984). In reference to classroom activities, computer conferencing is appropriate for virtual classroom discussions, group projects, keeping personal interaction journals, and socializing (Lauzon, 1992). Thus, the process of learning can be facilitated by computer conferencing in many ways.…”