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Peer reviewedFisher, Mercedes; Coleman, Bonita – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2002
Discusses a case study at Pepperdine University (California) in the Online Master of Arts in Educational Technology and the critical insights which can be used by similar university programs to influence their thinking of how to best prepare future learning communities in virtual discussions. Addresses key issues, benefits, and methods concerning…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Distance Education
Direct linkFisher, Mercedes – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2003
Educational institutions have rushed to provide online courses; however, too often schools have discovered the difficulty in transferring effective teaching strategies in the classroom to an online environment. A unique aspect of quality online courses is how they rely heavily on effective collaboration to create a meaningful learning environment.…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Program Development, Internet, Cooperation
