Describes observations of pairs of undergraduates engaged in the collaborative task of preparing for an exam by revising either their own lecture notes or a set of notes authored by the lecturer and available on the Web. Discusses differences in conversations between the two formats. (Author/LRW)

Presents results from a study of undergraduate students' learning outcomes and patterns of interaction within an online discussion forum. Topics include social dynamics of computer-mediated communication versus face-to-face communication; cognitive engagement; critical and reflective thinking; and student interaction. (Author/LRW)