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Using Bulletin Boards in an Educational Setting.

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Title: Using Bulletin Boards in an Educational Setting.
Authors: Dos Santos, Brian L., Wright, Andrew L.
Source: Communications of the ACM. Mar2006, Vol. 49 Issue 3, p115-118. 4p. 2 Black and White Photographs.
Subject Terms: *COMPUTER bulletin boards, *INFORMATION sharing, *SUPPORT services (Management), THREADS (Computer programs), BULLETIN boards, DISTANCE education, GROUP work in education
Abstract: This article examines the benefits associated with the use of threaded message postings systems, also known as online bulletin boards. Many organizations utilize these boards to share information with customers, suppliers, and employees and to provide support services. Bulletin boards can be integral in distance education and traditional classroom-based teaching. They can be used to discuss cases or readings, to communicate with and among participants, and to increase the productivity of group assignments.
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Abstract:This article examines the benefits associated with the use of threaded message postings systems, also known as online bulletin boards. Many organizations utilize these boards to share information with customers, suppliers, and employees and to provide support services. Bulletin boards can be integral in distance education and traditional classroom-based teaching. They can be used to discuss cases or readings, to communicate with and among participants, and to increase the productivity of group assignments.
ISSN:00010782
DOI:10.1145/1118178.1118217