48. Rubrics and exemplars in text-conferencing

Abstract

The author draws on his K-12 teaching experiences in analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of asynchronous, text-based conferencing in online education. Issues relating to Web-based versus client-driven systems in computer-mediated conferencing (CMC) are examined. The paper also discusses pedagogical and administrative implications of choosing a synchronous conferencing approach. Copyright © 2003 by Athabasca University - Canada's Open University. All rights reserved.