An Evaluation of Alternative Distance Tutoring Models for At-Risk Elementary School Children.

Ross, Steven M.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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An Evaluation of Alternative Distance Tutoring Models for At-Risk Elementary School Children.

Ross, Steven M.; And Others

Computers in Human Behavior, v6 n3 p247-59 1990

Describes two programs that provided distance tutoring for sixth grade minority students enrolled in the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) class at an inner-city elementary school. Bulletin board systems (BBSs) and teleconferencing are described, student and tutor attitudes are examined, and guidelines to improve the effectiveness of future programs are presented. (14 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Electronic Mail, Elementary Education, Grade 6, High Risk Students, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Minority Group Children, Models, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Teleconferencing, Tutoring, Urban Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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