What Are the Perceived Benefits of Participating in a Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) Environment for Distance Learning Computer Science Students?

Describes STILE (Students' and Teachers' Integrated Learning Environment) project that used a computer-mediated communication environment to assist student learning on a computer science course for both technical and nontechnical students. Discusses the student-tutor and the student-student exchanges in two of the tutorial conferences. Focuses upon the students' and tutors' perceptions of their interactions online. (Author/AEF)