Date of Award
1-1-1997
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Faculty
Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
First Supervisor
Associate Professor Ron Oliver
Second Supervisor
Dr Tony Fetherston
Abstract
Telematics, or audiographic conferencing, enables synchronous communication via telecommunications. A telephone link and computer communications allow students in distributed classrooms to participate in an extended, or virtual classroom. Telematics is widely used as an instructional medium for the delivery of curricula to students in rural and remote parts of Western Australia. Previous studies of learning meditated by this technology have shown limitations on the forms of interactivity, tasks and learner engagement. Students typically have been found to assume a passive role, often listening to a distant and invisible teacher, but not engaging in cognitively demanding tasks. The tendency for teachers to display didactic forms of teaching has been noted in a number of studies.
Recommended Citation
McLoughlin, C. (1997). Investigating conditions for higher order thinking in telematics environments. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/917