Creating a Powerful Fully Online Learning Community
Channel: Research Shorts
Date: 24/05/2017

A number of researchers have examined different components and attributes of online learning communities. This research offers a potential model for conceptualizing, designing and researching collaborative online learning in higher education.

This video summarizes the following research article:
vanOostveen, R., DiGiuseppe, M., Barber, W., Blayone, T., & Childs, E. (2016). New conceptions for digital technology sandboxes: Developing a Fully Online Learning Communities (FOLC) model. Presented at the EdMedia 2016: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, June 27-30, 2016, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. – Outstanding Paper Award     

For more information on Transforming Online Learning: The Fully Online Learning Community (FOLC) Model, please visit: http://eilab.ca/fully-online-learning-community-folc-model/