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Pollock, Philip H.; Hamann, Kerstin; Wilson, Bruce M. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2005
Advocates of computer-mediated instruction have pointed to the potential of online teaching for facilitating students' active learning behavior. Small-group online discussion can have a role in meaningful student interaction. Yet, what is less known are the conditions under which students actually engage in interaction in online discussion groups…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Online Courses, Active Learning

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