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Pisutova-Gerber, Katarina; Malovicova, Jana – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2009
This article describes and analyzes efforts to use collaborative asynchronous discussion forums in a three semester online education program for NGO leaders and managers in Slovakia. Slovakia, as a country with autocratic styles of teacher-centered education, presents strong barriers to the implementation of collaborative learning activities. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Asynchronous Communication
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Cunningham, Una; Fagersten, Kristy Beers; Holmsten, Elin – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2010
At Dalarna University, Sweden, modes of communication are offered at many points of Kenning's continuum with a web-based learning platform, including asynchronous document exchange and collaborative writing tools, e-mail, recorded lectures in various formats, live streamed lectures with the possibility of text questions to the lecturer in real…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Seminars, Distance Education, Foreign Countries
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Thormann, Joan; Gable, Samuel; Fidalgo, Patricia Seferlis; Blakeslee, George – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2013
This study tried to ascertain a possible relationship between the number of student moderators (1, 2, and 3), online interactions, and critical thinking of K-12 educators enrolled in an online course that was taught from a constructivist approach. The course topic was use of technology in special education. Social network analysis (SNA) and…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Social Networks, Network Analysis, Online Courses