Exploring Discussion Forums in Mathematics Education

Have you asked any of these questions about discussion forums?

What is it like to take part in online discussions?
How do moderators and contributors create active and successful conversations?
How is the technology employed in the management of discussion forums evolving?
What could be achieved through discussion forums in the future?

This free article at http://www.scribd.com/doc/55142332 may be downloaded in Word of PDF format. It addresses the above questions in a conversational style and includes practical tips for online communications and learning. I co-wrote it with Rebecca Hanson, telling the story of discussions we shared on mathematics education forums.

Tags: Education, Internet, Mathematics, Social Network, Wiki, communities of enquiry, communities of inquiry, forum, message board, social networking

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