The social dimension of the model of Communities of Inquiry

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Published: Jan 1, 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/422
Keywords:
Communities of Inquiry, online learning, Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Social Presence in Learning Communities

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Elena Mosa
INDIRE, Firenze

Abstract

Presentation of an example of analysis of interaction in a community 'of networked learning. The context of study for applying the model on and Communities of Inquiry 'was offered by a Master in E-learning for schools, universities' and the company.

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2005): TD35 - Social Presence in Learning Communities
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Articles - Special Issue

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