Streamlining Threaded Discussions in Online Courses
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The development of computer and Internet technologies offers new opportunities for teaching and learning. With the growing use of online courses and virtual discussions in hybrid and online courses, there is a distinct need for students and online instructors to address the importance and learning value of threaded discussions and to propose tools for assessing and streamlining effective discussions.
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