Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ852676
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1056-3997
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Using Online Instruction to Deliver a Discussion-Intensive Format
Broda, Herbert W.
Mid-Western Educational Researcher, v16 n4 p13-17 Fall 2003
Delivering a discussion-intensive curriculum via online instruction can pose a variety of challenges. This article presents an overview of a contemporary issues online graduate course, and analyzes the degree to which the course encouraged feelings of community, a tone of thoughtful and willing reflection, and an overall understanding of contemporary issues. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Instructional Effectiveness, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Inservice Teacher Education, Education Courses, Course Descriptions, Masters Programs, Student Attitudes, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction, Electronic Learning, Instructional Design, Asynchronous Communication, Integrated Learning Systems, Blended Learning, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ohio
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