Abstract

Asynchronous communication in traditional courses has proven to be inadequate in both the turn-around time and the lack of physical and psychological connection between the learners and the facilitators. A Web-based course provides new challenges regarding communications. Some students are already isolated geographically and have a difficult time making a connection with the facilitator and other students.

This paper describes the "closed lab" conducted on the Internet in a programming course. Components of this course such as animated learning materials, notes, assignments, laboratories, and exams are all provided entirely through the Web. In this course, a virtual lab is run once a week to synchronize learning material, to answer programming questions instantaneously, and to promote a learning community. This paper summarizes some experiences of this "virtual laboratory."

Citation

Kwan, R. (2001). Using the Web to Conduct Laboratory. WebNet Journal: Internet Technologies, Applications & Issues, 3(4), 45-49. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 14, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/10800/.

© 2001 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

Keywords

• Communication
• Programming
• web-based course