Online Learning Communities

1. Types

1.1. Task-based

1.2. Practice-based

1.3. Knowledge-based

2. Blogs

2.1. Educational Value

2.1.1. Knowledge construction

2.1.2. Self-regulation/Self-directed learning

2.1.3. Metacognition/Identity Development

2.1.4. Reflection/Higher Thinking skills

2.2. Motivation

2.2.1. Social

2.2.2. Entertainment

2.2.3. Goal-Oriented

3. Definition

3.1. Virtual

3.2. Learning

3.3. Community

4. Examples

4.1. Media-Moo

4.1.1. Early internet

4.1.2. Growth led to sub-groups

4.1.3. Voluntary participation

4.2. Math Forum

4.2.1. Different levels of participation

4.2.2. Different audiences/services

4.2.3. Knowledge-building

4.2.4. Mentoring/Professional Development

4.3. The Moo and Ms. Ebert

4.3.1. Gender and computers

4.3.2. Mentoring/Modeling

4.3.3. Identity development