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Download full textNaughton, Christopher; Smeed, Juliette; Roder, John – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
When converting from a paper-based distance mode to an online mode of teaching, certain expectations arise that students may engage not only in the development of extended research activity but that the quality of discussion and thinking will change. With access to open-ended discussion within the online forum the opportunity is afforded to…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Computer Mediated Communication, Summative Evaluation, Online Courses
Mackey, Julie; Evans, Terry – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
The article explores the complementary connections between communities of practice and the ways in which individuals orchestrate their engagement with others to further their professional learning. It does so by reporting on part of a research project conducted in New Zealand on teachers' online professional learning in a university graduate…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Communities of Practice, Constructivism (Learning), Social Theories
Allan, Mary – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
Supporting quality learning in online discussion forums is an intricate task, particularly for e-tutors aspiring to facilitate vigorous interactive learning environments. I argue that the key to successful online discussion forums is the ability of e-tutors to provide learners with feedback well informed in the meaning making and knowledge…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Online Courses
