As technologies change, the forms of CMC evolve. Sometimes there is divergence, for
example, the newer audiovisual possibilities to contrast with the purely text-based, while in …

Instructors designing online learning can utilize an array of computer-mediated
communication tools to promote student engagement and interaction. This paper surveys …

Erlearning environments are mainly based on a range of delivery and interactive services.
Web-based personalized learning recommender systems can, as a kind of services in e …

This paper argues that a discussion board as an integral part of e-learning is a learning
object worthy of scrutiny. It explores how current praxis and theory on learning objects can …

This qualitative case study illustrates barriers to informal argumentation and reasoned
debate, ie, critical discourse, in online forums. The case is the computer conference of a 15 …

This paper examines trends, potential and challenges in online learning. We consider 6
online learning trends and the issues associated with the trends. These include a one sided …

The use of online discussion boards has grown extensively in the past 5 years, yet some
researchers argue that our understanding of how to use this tool in an effective and …

Reflection is essential to deep learning and problem solving. From a socio-cultural
perspective, reflection is developed through social interaction and semiotic mediation …

The powerful changes brought by information and communication technology to schools
and institutions in recent years have led many educators to revise the way they teach and …

This author's position is that asynchronous online discussions face an array of resolvable
pedagogical and course management challenges. Online discussions can transform mere …