Designing and Building an On-line Community: The Struggle To Support Sociability in the Inquiry Learning Forum
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Sasha A. Barab, James G. MaKinster, Julie A. Moore, Donald J. Cunningham
Educational Technology Research and Development Volume 49, Number 4, ISSN 1042-1629
Abstract
Describes the sociotechnical structures of the Inquiry Learning Forum (ILF), a Web-based professional development tool designed to support a community of inservice and preservice mathematics and science teachers creating, sharing, and improving inquiry-based pedagogical practices. Highlights the change in focus from usability to sociability issues. (Contains 82 references.) (Author/LRW)
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Barab, S.A., MaKinster, J.G., Moore, J.A. & Cunningham, D.J. (2001). Designing and Building an On-line Community: The Struggle To Support Sociability in the Inquiry Learning Forum. Educational Technology Research and Development, 49(4), 71-96. Retrieved August 13, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/92933/.
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