Telematics in Education: Trends and Issues

Telematics in Education provides readers with an exciting examination of the use of computer based communication technologies within education. Discussion ranges from whether new forms of teaching and learning involving telematics can replace existing methods, to how far collaborative learning can take place through telematics.

The authors consider the possible implications for psychological and organisational issues in education and how an increased use of telematics could radically alter the relationship between education and society

Telematics in Education provides readers with an exciting examination of the use of computer based communication technologies within education. Discussion ranges from whether new forms of teaching and learning involving telematics can replace existing methods, to how far collaborative learning can take place through telematics.

The authors consider the possible implications for psychological and organisational issues in education and how an increased use of telematics could radically alter the relationship between education and society.

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Scholars in linguistics, law, education, and communications technology from Europe, the U.S.A., and Australia explore the use of computer-based communication technologies in education. Articles discuss the potential of "telematics" and its possible applications as well as the risks involved. They cover topics such as techniques for analyzing on-line interaction, different roles the Web can play, pedagogical foundations of open learning environments, and the future of learning in virtual environments. This volume would be particularly useful to educators in long distance learning, the sociology of education, and educational technology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)