Exploring the use of asynchronous online discussion in health care education: A literature review

Computers and Education

Volumn 69, Issue , 2013, Pages 199-215

  Thomas, Jenny ^a  

^a LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Critical thinking; Discussion boards; Health professionals; Interactive learning environments; Online learning

Indexed keywords

CRITICAL THINKING; DISCUSSION BOARDS; HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT; ONLINE LEARNING;

COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION; HEALTH CARE; SOCIAL NETWORKING (ONLINE);

E-LEARNING;

EID: 84881283007     PISSN: 03601315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2013.07.005     Document Type: Article

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