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What is Virtual Community Classrooms

Chapter 15
Handbook of Research on Facilitating Collaborative Learning Through Digital Content and Learning Technologies
A sense of togetherness and community created among students that cultivates a sense of interdependence and care.
Published in Chapter:
A Case Study on Online Learning Collaboration and Facilitation of a Virtual Classroom Community
Shirley Mthethwa-Sommers (Nazareth College, USA)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 14
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5709-2.ch015
Abstract
The chapter draws from a case study conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic with the purpose to examine effective ways of teaching online that engender collaboration among students and create a virtual classroom community. The findings reveal that factors such as planning intentionality, flexibility, collaboration, and meeting students' socio-emotional needs are fundamental to the development of a sense of community in online classrooms. The chapter enhances the understanding of effective online teaching practices.
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