Visions and definitions of "online community"

1. active

1.1. frequent postings to site

1.2. comment on others' postings

1.3. community is as strong as its' members interactions and participation

2. contribute

2.1. ideas

2.2. discussions

2.3. meaningful feedback

3. exchange

3.1. learner to learner interactions

3.2. facilitator to learner interactions

3.3. asynchronous v. synchronous

4. presence

4.1. who are you?

4.2. how do you interact with the group?

4.3. lurking v. contrubuting