A four-step process for the development of knowledge-building communities in a digital intranet

The development of on-line educational structures and processes has led to new opportunities for the delivery of education in and between rural Canadian communities. Within digital Intranets it has been possible to develop virtual classes, which have encouraged collaboration in teaching, learning a...

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Main Author: Ken Stevens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand 2012-05-01
Series:Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning
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Online Access:http://www.jofdl.nz/index.php/JOFDL/article/view/146
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Summary:The development of on-line educational structures and processes has led to new opportunities for the delivery of education in and between rural Canadian communities. Within digital Intranets it has been possible to develop virtual classes, which have encouraged collaboration in teaching, learning and the development of knowledge-building communities. Underpinning these developments has been a need to develop pedagogy appropriate for teleteaching and telelearning.
ISSN:1179-7665
1179-7673