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 Through
social networking and computer-mediated communication,
people work as a community to achieve a shared learning
objective. Learning objectives may be proposed by an
instructor or may arise out of discussions between
participants thsat reflect personal interests. In an
online community, people communicate via textual
discussion synchronous or asynchronous, audio, video, or
other Internet-supported devices. Blogs blend personal
journaling with social networking to create environments
with opportunities for reflection.
Online
learning communities may focus on personal aspects,
process, or technology. They may use technology and
tools in many categories, synchronous
such as instant messaging, asynchronous such as message
boards, content management such as Moodle and
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Much
literature promotes online learning communities as
environments conducive to communities of practice as
described by Etienne Wenger.Types of online learning
communities include e-learning communities groups intact
and connect solely via technology and blended learning
communities groups utilize face-to-face meetings as well
as online meetings. Based on Riel and Pollin,
intentional online learning communities may be
categorized as knowledge-based, practice-based, and
task-based.
instruction often discourage code switching, and
may contribute to mental health problems. |
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