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Dimensions of distance learning for computer education

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Jarkko Suhonen,

Stuart A. VardenAuthors Info & Claims

ITiCSE-WGR '00: Working group reports from ITiCSE on Innovation and technology in computer science education

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https://doi.org/10.1145/571968.571972

Published: 01 June 2001 Publication History

Abstract

In this paper, we explore what is variously termed distance learning (DL), asynchronous, online, Web-based, and Web-supported learning in terms of how it can support and perhaps even improve the fields of education involving computing. We use the term distributed education to cover all mentioned topics. We describe how the incorporation of these methods can benefit computer education. These benefits arise because of the nature of the computing field, the profound requirements for students to understand concepts and acquire skills as opposed to mere exposure to facts, and our assessment that distributed education has the potential to address many of the challenges identified. We conclude with suggestions on the incorporation of distributed methods into computer education.

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Index Terms

Dimensions of distance learning for computer education
1. Applied computing
  1. Education
    1. Distance learning
    2. E-learning
2. Social and professional topics
  1. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education

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https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIINFS.2008.4798437
Glavinic VCupic MGros S(2004)WODLS - a Web oriented distance learning systemProceedings of the 12th IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (IEEE Cat. No.04CH37521)10.1109/MELCON.2004.1347037(747-750)Online publication date: 2004
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Heo MBrewer JMendonca J(2003)A learning and assessment tool for web-based distributed educationProceedings of the 4th conference on Information technology curriculum10.1145/947121.947156(151-154)Online publication date: 16-Oct-2003
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