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- Title
The Classroom as a Virtual Community: An Experience with Student Backchannel Discourse.
- Authors
Cronin, John J.
- Abstract
Backchannel discourse is defined as electronic communication between students in an "on-ground" class. Since students in many classes are likely to engage in back-channel discourse anyway, instructors should consider using it for their benefit, and perhaps even proactively encourage it. The author's experience with the Twitter backchannel is described. It is concluded that the backchannel can provide insights and feedback in upper level and graduate courses that is not otherwise obtainable. Strategies are provided that other instructors interested in using the backchannel in the classroom can use to make the experience fulfilling for both instructor and students.
- Subjects
VIRTUAL classrooms; VIRTUAL communications; COURSEWARE; BUSINESS students; BUSINESS education
- Publication
Business Education Innovation Journal, 2011, Vol 3, Issue 2, p56
- ISSN
1945-0915
- Publication type
Article