WebPearls
Web Practices and Applications
for Remote Learning Services
CMC and learning communities

 
 

Nursing the Internet: 
A Case Study of Nurses' Use of Computer-Mediated Communications
(Murray, 1995)
Factors which may contribute to participation in the online environment
  • User control of the pace information is presented 
  • The choice for one on one dialog with peers or instructor before posting to the general discussion area 
  • Time to reflect before posting 
  • Decrease in the influence of those who might monopolize classroom time in a traditional setting 
  • Active participants vs "lurkers" 
  • Relative anonymity
Implementing the Seven Principles: Technology as a Lever
Arthur W. Chickering and Stephen C. Ehrmann
  • 1. Good practice encourages contacts between students and faculty 
  • 2. Good practice develops reciprocity and cooperation among students 
  • 3. Good practice uses active learning techniques 
  • 4. Good practice gives prompt feedback 
  • 5. Good practice emphasizes time on task 
  • 6. Good practice communicates high expectations 
  • 7. Good practice respects diverse talents and ways of learning

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