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ERIC Number: EJ572185
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0892-3647
Interpersonal Dynamics and Group Development in Computer Conferencing.
McDonald, Jeannette; Gibson, Chere Campbell
American Journal of Distance Education, v12 n1 p7-25 1998
Describes the patterns of interpersonal interactions relating to group development in an asynchronous computer conferencing-based graduate course. Results suggest that people engaged in such collaboration have similar interpersonal issues, at comparable stages and proportions, as reported for face-to-face groups. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Programs, Distance Education, Graduate Study, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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