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A Remote Learning System by Realtime Presentations on Web-Browser Synchronization
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, , , IBM Research, Japan

IJET Volume 7, Number 1, ISSN 1077-9124 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Chesapeake, VA

Abstract

This article describes an experience in building and conduct-ing experiments on a prototype system for giving synchro-nous presentations. This prototype realizes a "presentation paradigm" that consists of tools for giving a talk with visual materials, followed by a question and answer session. The essential functions are showing visual materials and en-abling oral communication. In our prototype, a Web browser synchronization technology called WebShare makes it possi-ble to show visual materials to a remote audience. Commer-cial Internet telephone systems can be used to connect schools for oral communication. Three types of experiments were conducted by connecting classes in public primary schools. The participants in the ex-periments confirmed the effectiveness and usability of the presentation paradigm. Discussions revealed that the ap-proach, which uses a commercial Web browser, can help teachers to concentrate on educational content.

Citation

Souya, T., Kobayashi, M. & Nakajima, A. (2001). A Remote Learning System by Realtime Presentations on Web-Browser Synchronization. International Journal of Educational Telecommunications, 7(1), 3-22. Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .

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