A Cross-Cultural Study of Group Process and Development in Online Conferences.

Gunawardena, Charlotte N.; Nolla, Ana C.; Wilson, Penne L.; Lopez-Islas, Jose R.; Ramirez-Angel, Noemi; Megchun-Alpizar, Rosa M.

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ERIC Number: EJ639482

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Publication Date: 2001

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A Cross-Cultural Study of Group Process and Development in Online Conferences.

Gunawardena, Charlotte N.; Nolla, Ana C.; Wilson, Penne L.; Lopez-Islas, Jose R.; Ramirez-Angel, Noemi; Megchun-Alpizar, Rosa M.

Distance Education, v22 n1 p85-121 2001

Describes a study that used survey and focus group data to examine differences in perception of online group process and development between college students in Mexico and the United States. Discusses language, power distance, gender differences, collectivist versus individualist tendencies, conflict, social presence, time frame, and technical skills. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, Focus Groups, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues, Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Language Role, Online Courses, Power Structure, Social Influences, Student Surveys, Tables (Data), Time Factors (Learning)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Mexico; United States

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