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Title:
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EXPLORING SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT MODEL |
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Author(s):
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Mahnaz Moallem |
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ISBN:
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972-8924-22-4 |
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Editors:
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Kinshuk, Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2006 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Synchronous distance education, instructional design, emerging internet technologies |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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167 |
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Last Page:
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177 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how new synchronous learning management systems can be integrated with asynchronous communication tools in online learning environments in order to increase level of cognitive activity, social presence and collaborative learning process. It will provide an exploratory design model for convergence of synchronous and asynchronous communication tools in online courses. The model will show how and in what ways designers can use multiple communication tools to promote social interaction, cognition and collaborative learning. The paper will also report the results of an evaluation study on how the convergence model makes it possible to provide richer, more social and interactive learning experiences. The evaluation results suggests that integrating use of new synchronous or real time learning management systems with existing learning management tools for online learning provide more opportunities for social interaction, immediate feedback and sense of social presence. Students higher satisfaction and low drop out rate along with stronger sense of community and more complex cognitive abilities show promises for quality of online learning environments. |
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