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Virtual learning communities centered within a discipline: Future directions
Author(s) -
Blanchard Anita L.,
Cook James R.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
new directions for teaching and learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.192
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1536-0768
pISSN - 0271-0633
DOI - 10.1002/tl.20038
Subject(s) - information and communications technology , face (sociological concept) , educational technology , virtual learning environment , computer science , knowledge management , sociology , pedagogy , multimedia , world wide web , social science
Abstract Virtual learning communities (VLCs) provide a new vehicle for creating connections among stakeholders within academic disciplines and departments. This chapter describes the innovative use of information and computer technology (ICT) to create VLCs that can extend and enhance the impact of the traditional face‐to‐face learning communities described in preceding chapters.