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Challenges of a discussion forum
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Lack of visual cues to understanding, mood, and meaning. Students
must understand that their words are taken literally, and humor and satire
are easily misconstrued. |
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Dependent on technical ability and infrastructure. |
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Difficult to catch cheating. |
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Dependent on written language skill. |
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Time is required for reading, responding and evaluating. |


Drs. Cavanaugh 2001
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