Communities


 * [[image:laptop.jpg align="right"]]Building a sense of community online**

//Does not just happen//. Requires a rule of 3.
 * 1) Must be carefully crafted.
 * 2) Must be coached.
 * 3) Must be valued.

Johanson, Terri. (1996) [|The Virtual Community of an Online Classroom.] PhD Dissertation. Oregon State University. Findings: Yes we can create a virtual community, but only if best practices prevail.

Research should include [|building online communities] in general as well as building learning communities.


 * Do not put yourself at the center of the communication wheel.
 * Create opportunities for students to contribute as leaders. Example: "Where are the discussion questions?"