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The effectiveness of protocols when pre-service teachers engage in online collaborations: an exploration

Posted on 28 Nov 2013 with 0 comments
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This paper explains how preservice teachers during an extended practicum used protocols to participate in synchronous online discussions using the Blackboard Collaborate learning platform. The preservice teachers were surveyed about aspects of the protocols and the platform on which the interactions occurred. Protocols appear to be well-suited to assisting synchronous discussions using Web 2 technologies as they ensure everyone has equal time to discuss, present and receive feedback about their work in respectful and efficient ways.


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