Using Communications Media in Open and Flexible Learning

Robin Mason

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Routledge Falmer
01 April 1994

Open learning, home learning, distance education; Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL); Personnel & human resources management

Series: Open and Flexible Learning Series

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.

By: Robin Mason
Imprint: Routledge Falmer
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 226g
ISBN: 9780749411497
ISBN 10: 074941149X
Series: Open and Flexible Learning Series
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 01 April 1994
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Robin Mason

Reviews for Using Communications Media in Open and Flexible Learning

"""Any organization or teacher wishing to know more about communications media in education will find this book an exciting door into a future world."" -- Journal of Osteopathic Education.."". a welcome source of inspiration ... very practical and easily accessible."" b"" Open Learning"