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What is Online Group Learning

Chapter 12
Enriching Collaboration and Communication in Online Learning Communities
Students in an online classroom are placed in small groups to complete assignments. The use of multimedia tools is essential for group learning to be successful and meaningful.
Published in Chapter:
Technology and Culturally Competent Strategies for the Online Classroom
Justina Elise Kwapy (Grand Canyon University, USA)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 33
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9814-5.ch012
Abstract
The last decade has brought an increase in online courses in the educational setting. One-quarter of American college students are in an online degree program, and 32% have taken at least one online course. While students, higher universities, and faculty are enjoying the convenience and flexibility of online learning environments, there is an increasing concern over the support in distance education, teaching methods, and a social disconnectedness of students from the course. This chapter explores how technology can support a successful online learning experience and impede the dissatisfaction and higher dropout rates among students in distance learning programs. Higher institution's online faculty are now faced with the task of creating a virtual community of learners, meeting both the academic and social needs of students.
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