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Promoting Reflective Discourse in the Canadian Adult Literacy Community: Asynchronous Discussion Forums
Author(s) -
Herod LoriKyle
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
new horizons in adult education and human resource development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1939-4225
DOI - 10.1002/nha3.10156
Subject(s) - asynchronous communication , literacy , scarcity , public relations , computer mediated communication , online discussion , face (sociological concept) , sociology , field (mathematics) , discourse analysis , pedagogy , computer science , political science , world wide web , the internet , telecommunications , linguistics , social science , mathematics , pure mathematics , economics , microeconomics , philosophy
This paper explores the potential benefits of online discussion forums with regard to promoting reflective discourse in the Canadian adult literacy community. Given the geographical disparity of practitioners and a historical scarcity of resources, there has been very little opportunity for stakeholders to engage in collaborative activities until recently. Computer‐mediated communication now provides a cost‐effective alternative to face‐to‐face discussions or video/audio‐conferencing. Moreover, in comparison to other methods dialogue via asynchronous forums evolves over time. This will, in all likelihood, contribute greatly to the development of practitioners and the expansion of the knowledge base of the field.