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Building Social Capital through Online Class Discussions: A Little Freedom Goes a Long Way
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Schoenacher, Sheryl R. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2009
Online class discussions have been studied from many perspectives; however, the literature is lacking that shows instructors how to help online students build social capital. Social capital is an information asset that stems from the interaction between agents. This study examines how social capital can be fostered through online class…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Social Capital, Content Analysis, College Students