Communication in Online Learning: Being Meaningful and Reducing Isolation

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Author(s): Barry Chametzky (Washington & Jefferson College, USA & Ozarks Technical Community College, USA & City University of Seattle, USA)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 22
Source title: Fostering Effective Student Communication in Online Graduate Courses
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Abigail G. Scheg (Western Governors University, USA)and Melanie Shaw (Northcentral University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2682-7.ch002

Keywords: Education / Higher Education / Information Science Reference / Web-Based Teaching & Learning

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Abstract

An online learning environment is a rather lonely, isolated place. Because of this seemingly dismal venue, learners suffer in invisible ways such as attrition and disempowerment. While great educational things can and do happen online, it is vital to remember that because of the reduced visual clues, a number of things that need to be accomplished if learners are to succeed in this environment. In order to understand more clearly what is required in an online environment for learners to be successful, under the umbrella of communication, this author will discuss a number of ways to help course members break down feelings of isolation, increase meaningfulness, and increase empowerment.

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