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| Depending on how a Faculty member structures their online course, this module may be the most important - it is here that discussion takes place. The Forum functions much like a newsgroup but has several features that were created especially for the higher education lecture class environment. Individuals post messages and responses that are then displayed in a persistent, common, virtual space. Photographs next to messages help students and instructors in a large class link faces with ideas. Instructors determine the organization and malleability of forums, allowing them to organize messages into categories that reflect their curriculum. |
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| Students logging on to the Forum may be allowed to see a listing of the most recent postings and any replies to their earlier messages as well as announcements from their instructors. Digital images and word-processing documents can be attached to messages, allowing faculty to distribute materials to students and enabling student groups to share project information. |
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