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Comparing Face-to-Face Discussion and Electronic Discussion: A Case Study from High School Social Studies

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Larson, Bruce E. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2003

The purpose of this paper is to explore face-to-face discussions and electronic threaded discussions. Forty high school students engaged in both face-to-face and threaded discussions during a world history course. Their comments and interactions were analyzed, and they revealed that both types of discussion hold promise for helping students…

Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Synchronous Communication, Comparative Analysis, Social Studies

Teaching Graduate Psychology Seminars Using Electronic Mail: Creative Distance Education.

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Hansen, Nancy E.; Gladfelter, John – Teaching of Psychology, 1996

Describes the use of online seminars as part of the curriculum of a distance education program in psychology for middle-aged adults. Addresses structural, educational, technical, and contextual issues, and evaluates the courses. Maintains that expanding technology is radically altering the efficacy of graduate distance education. (MJP)

Descriptors: Adult Students, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs, Course Content