The Interplay of Content and Community in Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication: Virtual Communication in a Graduate Seminar.

Schwier, Richard A.; Balbar, Shelly

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ERIC Number: EJ652483

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Publication Date: 2002

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The Interplay of Content and Community in Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication: Virtual Communication in a Graduate Seminar.

Schwier, Richard A.; Balbar, Shelly

Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, v28 n2 p21-30 Spr 2002

Describes the use of synchronous (chat) and asynchronous (bulletin board) communication in a graduate course at the University of Saskatchewan. Concludes that synchronous communication promoted a strong sense of community and continuity, but asynchronous communication was better for dealing with content. (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Foreign Countries, Graduate Study, Online Courses

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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