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ERIC Number: EJ618557
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-2151-9390
Online Media in an Asynchronous Environment.
Ryan, Mark
Catalyst, v34 n2 p13-17 2000
Contends that online courses enrich and extend the core curriculum, and inherently support the acquisition of Internet-related skills. States that quality threaded discussions are the single most critical aspect of online education--they support interactive conversations that help students analyze, synthesize and evaluate in response to questions drawn from required readings. (Contains 18 references.) (PGS)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Mediated Communication, Core Curriculum, Distance Education, Internet, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Nontraditional Education, Thinking Skills, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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