Computer conferencing for accounting instruction

Abstract Computer conferencing was used as a pedagogical device in an accounting information systems course. This article explains the nature of computer conferencing in general, illustrates the specific software package used and describes the instructional setting and the actual applications of conferencing in the course. An evaluation is made of the conferencing experience, delineating the effective aspects, explaining how other aspects might be improved and summarizing student reactions. Finally, the future of computer conferencing is considered and recommendations are given for making good use of this technique.