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Communicating Mathematics on the Internet: Synchronous and Asynchronous Tools

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Communicating and collaborating online are becoming common requirements in education. The specialized notations and symbols necessary for some content areas where mathematical expressions are part of the conversation require that users select appropriate communication tools. The purpose of this article is to describe tools that can be used for online, asynchronous or synchronous communication involving mathematical expressions.

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  1. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA

    Charles B. Hodges

  2. University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA

    Gail M. Hunger

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Hodges, C.B., Hunger, G.M. Communicating Mathematics on the Internet: Synchronous and Asynchronous Tools. TECHTRENDS TECH TRENDS 55, 39–44 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-011-0526-4

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