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ERIC Number: EJ615962
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Learning Communities for Social Change in Forums on the Web.
Burstall, Janet
Australian Journal of Adult Learning, v40 n2 p33-52 Jul 2000
Analysis of three Web discussion forums concerned with social change (Znet, Youth Forum Online, Commie Love) identified factors conducive to online learning communities. Interaction was higher when discussion involved peers and the host acted as an equal. Online discussion might benefit groups that face obstacles to communication. (SK)
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Interaction, Listservs, Social Change, World Wide Web
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Learning Communities