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This is a presentation about difficulties with online collaboration, as well as potential solutions.TRANSCRIPT
DIFFICULTIES TO COLLABORATION IN AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT
Kurt M. Sussman
INTRODUCTION
Dissatisfaction: Precursor to Failure Corporate training drop out E-Learning drop out
DIFFICULTIES
Gender issues Learning styles Gender related time constraints
DIFFICULTIES
Decision Making process: small group communication
DIFFICULTIES
Communication Student inclusion Communication delays Impact on group work
DIFFICULTIES
Technical difficulties
DIFFICULTIES
Course design issues Designing for collaboration Aim for social interaction
DIFFICULTIES
Cultural issues The relevance and impact of cultural
identity
SOLUTIONS AND PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES
Design for diversity Strive to become the facilitator Promote effective small group
communication Design with sensitivity to potential time
constraints Familiarize yourself with the technology Design to maintain motivation Promote social interaction
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Koh, M. H., & Hill, J. R. (2009). Student perceptions of group work in an online course: Benefits and challenges. Journal of Distance Education (Online), 23(2), 69-69-91. (pp. 72-88). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/867412655?accountid=28180
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