Dr. Ray Gen                                                    Spring CUE 2003
Comparing Online & F2F Discussions
•Online Discussions (pdf)
–Extends the reach of the classroom 24/7
–Discussions are permanent and reviewable
–Mandated participation
–Premeditated comments
–Tends to encompass more developed ideas
–Online discussion do not supplant F2F but augments the capabilities of the classroom
•Online Chats (Instant Messenger/ICQ) (archived) (pdf)
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