Collaborative distance learning using MESH workstations

Charles van der Mast, Carla Verwijs, Petra Fisser

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    Abstract

    The standard Internet offers interesting basic features for asynchronous and synchronous collaboration. However, for many kinds of collaboration and teamworking the performance of the Internet is inadequate. MESH is a project aiming to support teamwork with broadband connectivity and special tools for the collaboration in a wide area of domains. The experimental MESH platform is used in a series of practical application projects to evaluate the technical performance and the functional power of its tools. The results of pilot projects for distance learning and tele-collaboration between instructors are described and evaluated. The technical performance and the functionality of the MESH platform seems to be sufficient for use in education but the successful deployment in practical situations in education is not yet feasible. This
    outcome is discussed and some guidelines for better deployment are presented.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the Euromedia 2000 Conference
    EditorsF. Broeckx, L. Pauwels
    Place of PublicationSan Diego
    PublisherSociety for Computer Simulation International
    Pages207-211
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Print)1-56555-202-4
    Publication statusPublished - 20 May 2000
    EventPaper presented at the Euromedia 2000 Conference - Antwerp, Belgium
    Duration: 20 May 2000 → …

    Conference

    ConferencePaper presented at the Euromedia 2000 Conference
    CityAntwerp, Belgium
    Period20/05/00 → …

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