Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ642468
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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An Exploration of Electronic Discussion as an Adult Learning Strategy.
Daley, Barbara
PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning, v11 p53-66 2002
Analysis of over 450 contributions to electronic discussions by 52 adult learners showed the learning processes used were engaging, developing conceptual relationships, drawing conclusions, and reflecting. Learning progressed to a high analytical level and was facilitated by group process development. Faculty supported discussion by synthesizing and linking. (Contains 19 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Student Participation
Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education, P. O. Box 3796, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3796; http://www.paacesite.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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