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3D On-Line Distributed Learning Environments: An Old Concept With a New Twist

PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Format860.7KB PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5Date added20 Apr 2004
Topics Graphics Components
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This paper discusses how the concept of on-line distributed learning environments is being remade with advances in affordable computing hardware, video graphics, and Internet access. The original concept from the 1970's of synchronous on-line computer mediated communications is changing in ways that can be a benefit to communities using distributed learning methods. The approach fits between course delivery that uses web-based with e-mail/bulletin-board feedback and more bandwidth intensive video conferencing technology.

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