This research examined the impact of supplementing a learning management system,
Moodle, with communication tools, Discord and Teams, to support communication in …

The ability to communicate is critical for enhancing the learning experience. Integrated
messaging applications, such as Discord, are critical with the increased diffusion of digitally …

Whether by choice or pushed online by Covid, higher education is increasingly happening
in digital spaces with digital tools forming a critical part of learning and teaching contexts …

This paper reports on research to investigate design features of asynchronous discussion
systems for higher education. The research aims to identify features that increase the …

The increase of online resources and the transition to a more” blended” course delivery in
traditional face-to-face courses should be supported by an active and engaged online …

Studying the networked nature of social and cognitive aspects of learner interactions is the
key to understanding how successful collaborative learning occurs in asynchronous online …

Education in this digital age is at a pivotal moment, as technological capability, accessibility,
and increased financial pressure on educational institutions make online courses …

This paper reports an analysis of computer conference structures set up for a distance
education course in which major components of the teaching and learning involve group …

This multiple case study provides a description and explanation of what, why and how
instructional strategies have the potential to promote learning-centered synchronous …

This paper focuses on the factors that influence collaborative learning in distance education.
Distance education has been around for many years and the use of collaborative learning …