ARE FREE INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES THE FUTURE OF SYNCHRONOUS DISTANCE LEARNING?

Kotevski, Zoran (2018) ARE FREE INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES THE FUTURE OF SYNCHRONOUS DISTANCE LEARNING? Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 19 (3). pp. 4-14. ISSN 1302-6488

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Abstract

Distance education is not a new paradigm, but the latest ways it can be delivered
certainly are. In the past couple of decades, the distance learning implementations were
mostly realized using videoconferencing technologies and/or learning management
systems. Recently, various Internet collaboration services have gained enormous
popularity in all areas of human living, especially in distance learning, where many of
them are offered free of charge. In this paper we elaborate the deployment of a
synchronous distance lecturing solution based on free audioconferencing and screen
sharing networking technologies, and we discuss the benefits gained in the context of
cost, functionalities, effectiveness and users’ satisfaction. The experiences after three
semesters of use indicate that this alternative approach provides quite valuable means for
effective implementation of distance learning, where the students appeared to be highly
satisfied by the possibilities and functionalities that the system offers.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies
Depositing User:	Prof. d-r. Zoran Kotevski
Date Deposited:	14 Jul 2022 08:38
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2022 08:38
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/7000

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