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Having lived abroad (in the Middle East) I had experienced multicultural society. It is a question how effective might be growing a community virtually when physical contact would help overcome some hurdles. A food for thought., IvanS

This recording of a webinar organised by The eLearning Guild looks at the common reasons learners disengage in synchronous virtual environments, and which factors you can influence to change this. There are also five pdf resources including a helpful checklist on the features of an engaging online classroom.

A discussion around potential risks to exposure to social media. Our interaction online even in controlled Virtual Learning Environments should take into account this as well.

One might say that HE is more than a blogging community but I would say that there are useful tips in this article. Those that we need to think of if we want to engage with our users in blended learning as well.

Journal article: Technology enhanced learning: Case Study that shows how technolgy can replace expensive lab equipment in Science teaching and significantly imrpove student learning

Journal article: Technology enhanced learning: Case Study that shows how technolgy can replace expensive lab equipment in Science teaching and significantly imrpove student learning

This is the second post in a three part series on group work in online learning communities. Post one, featured why we need group work in online learning,  and post three will be on how to evaluate.

Thank you for sharing. would be useful for the final project design.

Useful guide in our attempt to put to good use the knowledge related to online communities.

A Step-by-Step Guide for Designing and Cultivating Communities of Practice in Higher Education.