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An Investigation of Online Discussion in Distance Learning in Mathematics
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, Indiana State University, United States

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Austin, Texas, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-92-1 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

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The purpose of the paper is to investigate online discussion in distance learning in Mathematics. The paper describes characteristics of interactive multimedia tools with online discussion boards such as interactivity and mathematical communication as well as advantages and disadvantages of online discussions. Moreover, the paper states theories related to online discussion such as constructivism and transactional distance theory.

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Seo, D. (2012). An Investigation of Online Discussion in Distance Learning in Mathematics. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of SITE 2012--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 896-900). Austin, Texas, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved September 1, 2024 from .

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