Virtual learning communities: Learner perception of Blackboard 9 tools
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Shani Salifu, Ohio University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-84-6 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
The motivation to move learning online are partially motivated by the desire of educators not only to reach out to people who need extra assistance with their learning but also people who are not able to participate in the traditional face-to-face classroom environment. In thinking about moving learning online we also need to think about the opportunities provided by virtual learning platforms like Blackboard to create a sense of community between learners and instructors and among learners. This is important because of the benefit these communities bring to learners when they are able to connect with instructors and among themselves for timely feedback and to share experiences. Given the relevance of these virtual community tools to learning it is important for their constant appraisal in order to enhance the sense of community among virtual learners.
Citation
Salifu, S. (2011). Virtual learning communities: Learner perception of Blackboard 9 tools. In M. Koehler & P. Mishra (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2011--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 712-714). Nashville, Tennessee, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/36359/.
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