In this paper is illustrated the development of F ireF ly, a system for the Face to Face Collaborative Learning (F2F-CL). F ireF ly is written using AJAX, a set of technologies that allows to create rich web-based application. The challenge is to develop a system able to be executed on usual desktop PC, requesting the lesser possible installation effort and achieving enough expandability to all...

In this paper is illustrated the development of F ireF ly, a system for the Face to Face Collaborative Learning (F2F-CL). F ireF ly is written using AJAX, a set of technologies that allows to create rich web-based application. The challenge is to develop a system able to be executed on usual desktop PC, requesting the lesser possible installation effort and achieving enough expandability to all...

Even though the advantages of online discussions over face-to-face discussion formats has been extensively reported and investigated, the blending of online discussion tools in co-located classroom settings has been considered with far less intensity. In this paper, we report on secondary school students’ experiences and preferences concerning two different discussion formats in co-located clas...

Background: About one third of breast cancer survivors suffer from persistent severe fatigue after completion of curative cancer treatment. Face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy (F2F CBT), especially designed for fatigue in cancer survivors, was found effective in reducing fatigue. However, this intervention is intensive and treatment capacity is limited. To extend treatment options, a web-...

This paper examines the efficacy of telemedicine (TM) technology compared to traditional face-to-face (F2F) visits as an alternative healthcare delivery service for managing diabetes in populations residing urban medically underserved areas (UMUPAs). Retrospective electronic patient health records (ePHR) with type 2 mellitus (T2DM) were examined from 1 January 2019 30 June 2021. Multiple linear...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a transfer from face-to-face (F2F) learning to remote online in universities worldwide. A university southern Ontario delivered English courses language learners living globally. This study, adopting photo-production visual method, explored four as second (ESL) students’ perceptions of this compared typical F2F and investigated activities enabling speaking opportuni...

This study examines the effects of synchronous and non-synchronous online engagement on academic performance accounting students at a New Zealand university based their choice course delivery format – either distance learning or face-to-face with components (F2F+). We track as they complete three financial courses over consecutive years. Drawing social constructivism theory, we find that both s...

Distance education via asynchronous learning networks (ALNs) is an increasingly common method of educational delivery. To add to a practical and academic understanding of asynchronous, computer-mediated communication this article reports a conversation analysis study to „map the ground‟ of ALNs by identifying and describing conversation practices of ALN students in terms of conversation analyti...