Portals and Platforms: Does the technology matter when developing an online community?

Broadley, T., Ledger, S.ORCID: 0000-0001-7050-1001 and Sharplin, E. (2013) Portals and Platforms: Does the technology matter when developing an online community? In: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2013, 24 - 27 June 2013, Victoria, BC, Canada

Abstract

Many education providers grapple with "where" to host their online education community. While many have invested significant funding and time into developing a user specific solution, others are using alternative open source software solutions that provide a just in time response. This research paper reports on the importance of the engagement of an online community within an open source learning management system, presents the key aspects of communication occurring and romanticizes the notion that a user specific solution is not a necessary consideration.

Item Type:	Conference Paper
Murdoch Affiliation(s):	School of Education
URI:	http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/24963

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