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Electronic discussion groups

Using e-mail as an instructional strategy

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The use of electronic mail for conducting educational discussion groups is extending beyond distance learning situations into traditional classrooms. This should not be surprising since e-mail is becoming a daily learning and productivity tool for an increasing number of professionals. We believe that there is tremendous potential in the use of electronic discussion to supplement and complement class discussion.

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  1. May Lowry
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Lowry, M., Koneman, P., Osman-Jouchoux, R. et al. Electronic discussion groups. TECHTRENDS TECH TRENDS 39, 22–24 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02818742

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