Student Perceptions of Self and Community within an Online Environment: The Use of VoiceThread to Foster Community

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E. Gail Kirby
Nancy Hulan

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Abstract: This paper investigates student responses to two tools used to create learning environments that encourage the sharing of ideas and discussion in online asynchronous university courses. 

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Kirby, E. G., & Hulan, N. (2016). Student Perceptions of Self and Community within an Online Environment: The Use of VoiceThread to Foster Community. Journal of Teaching and Learning With Technology, 5(1), 87–99. https://doi.org/10.14434/jotlt.v5n1.19411
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