Metaphor and Online Learning Communities
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Swenson, P. (2007). Metaphor and Online Learning Communities. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2007 (pp. 3073-3075). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2007
Vancouver, Canada
June 25, 2007
ISBN 1-880094-62-2
Craig Montgomerie & Jane Seale
AACE
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Creating a learning community, particularly within a brief period, is difficult. Face-to-face settings may use a skit or other shared icebreakers. Connecting online is different. The power of the metaphor may remove barriers and help establish an effective online learning community.
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