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Southworth, John H.; Knezek, Gerald; Flanigan, John – Educational Perspectives, 2003
This article was composed collaboratively using Nicenet, a computer electronic bulletin board. The three co-authors collaboratively edited the file and exchanged drafts via e-mail while simultaneously gathering reflections from colleagues online. Their collaboration on authoring this article in some sense closes the circle of similar activities…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Distance Education, Discussion Groups, Online Courses
Ho, Curtis P. – Educational Perspectives, 2003
A learning community can play an important role in facilitating student learning in a class and this is especially evident for distance learning courses. Creating a learning community that is virtual requires the use of online communication tools such as email, threaded discussion boards, and chat rooms. Many online students also benefit through…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Online Courses, Interaction, Foreign Countries