E-moderation of synchronous discussions in educational settings: A nascent practice

Journal of the Learning Sciences

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 395-442

  Schwarz, Baruch B ^a   Asterhan, Christa S ^a  

^a HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM   (Israel)

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EID: 79960372867     PISSN: 10508406     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10508406.2011.553257     Document Type: Article

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