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Collis, Betty; Smith, Carmel – Instructional Science, 1997
Desktop multimedia conferencing has important applications in supporting collaborative distance learning. This article presents analyses of learner needs in collaborative distance learning; the effectiveness of different conferencing environments, including desktop multimedia, in meeting learner needs for distributed collaboration; and a formative…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Environment, Educational Technology, Formative Evaluation

Collis, Betty; Peters, Oscar; Pals, Nico – Instructional Science, 2001
This study of 550 participants was designed to test an integrated theoretical model (the 4-E Model) for predicting the likelihood of the use of telecommunications-related technological innovations in learning-related settings. The four "Es" are: environmental factors, effectiveness, ease of use, and (personal) engagement. Results, which supported…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Veen, Jan; Collis, Betty; Jones, Val – Interactive Learning Environments, 2003
Group-based learning is being introduced into many settings in higher education. Is this a sustainable development with respect to the resources required? Under what conditions can group-based learning be applied successfully in distance education and in increasingly flexible campus-based learning? Can networked support facilitate and enrich…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Identification, Sustainable Development, Distance Education