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Recent dramatic increases in enrollment in distance learning are likely to continue. Billions of dollars are being poured into extending and expanding electronic learning (e-learning). However, currently available technologies are insufficient for educational program modules that typically require hands-on experience with equipment. Therefore, laboratory (lab) coursework will become the limiting factor in the growth of educational opportunities that are available at a distance. We now need to explore the potential combination of high bandwidth, hardware, software, and human-computer interaction principles to make virtual simulations of lab modules both realistic and effective learning experiences. Current initiatives will have to operate in a specific lab domain, but the principles may be generalizable to any lab domain. This chapter defines and develops a framework to enable computer-supported collaborative learning requiring immediate presence (CSCLIP). Immediate presence (IP) may be characterized in at least two ways. First, it allows same-time/different-place interaction among learners, instructors, equipment and Information Technology (IT). Second, it implies IP that is typical in the lab environment. We believe that the right mix of learning theory, group dynamics, IT, and high bandwidth will enable a new level of interactivity to support CSCLIP. The goal is to enable learners to fully experience all relevant activities of a lab through remote interactions. Activities include interacting simultaneously with peers who are located at remote sites and with peers who are located in the physical lab. They also include interacting with lab hardware and software. All technical and social interactions will be remotely supported. This chapter proposes a functional description of CSCLIP, identifies the underlying theoretical constructs that will be important in further studies, and concludes with a glimpse of a research program to further develop CSCLIP.
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Sharda, R., Romano, N.C., Lucca, J.A. (2002). A Conceptual Framework for Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Requiring Immediate Presence (CSCLIP). In: Sleezer, C.M., Wentling, T.L., Cude, R.L. (eds) Human Resource Development and Information Technology. Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series, vol 17. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0827-4_9
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