An Exploration of Synchronous Communication in an Online Preservice ESOL Course: Community of Inquiry Perspective

Based on a collaborative and socio-constructivist approach to online education, the Community of Inquiry (CoI) model emphasizes creating an effective learning environment where students feel a connection with other learners and the instructor and engage in well-designed collaborative learning activi...

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Main Author: Tolu, Aylin Tekiner
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2010
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Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/3707
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4871&context=etd