Title :
A multimedia environment in CSCW for interactive distance learning
Author :
Dasai, Takashi ; Koizumi, Hisao ; Yokochi, Kiyoshi
Author_Institution :
Inf. Technol. R&D Center, Mitsubishi Electr. Corp., Japan
Abstract :
In this paper, we propose a novel concept for a system of interactive distance learning, with the aim of promoting pupils´ creative thinking. The system, we call as the CCV (Computer, Communication and Visual) educational system is based on CSCW (Computer Supported Cooperative Work) and multimedia communication technology. We also discuss the results of the distance learning lessons which were conducted in some elementary schools in Japan, actually employing the proposed system
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; groupware; interactive systems; multimedia communication; CSCW; computer, communication and visual educational system; creative thinking; interactive distance learning; multimedia communication technology; multimedia environment; Collaborative work; Computer aided instruction; Computer displays; Conducting materials; Education; Educational institutions; Information technology; Research and development; Systems engineering and theory; Teleconferencing;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, Computers and Signal Processing, 1997. 10 Years PACRIM 1987-1997 - Networking the Pacific Rim. 1997 IEEE Pacific Rim Conference on
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3905-3
DOI :
10.1109/PACRIM.1997.619982
