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This paper calls on activity theory as tool for analyzing Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN) to achieve a better understanding of their dynamics. This paper makes some design suggestions for ALN, they are: (1) Provide sufficient training at the beginning; (2) Provide technical support throughout the process; (3) Provide clear guidelines for interaction among students, evaluation criteria for grading, and the deadline for posting to a discussion; (4). Encourage cooperation among students; (5) Designate roles; (6) Provide feedback; (7) Remind students about approaching deadlines; (8) Provide a summary of the discussion at the end.
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Li, J.Z., Bratt, S.E. (2004). Activity Theory as Tool for Analyzing Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN). In: Liu, W., Shi, Y., Li, Q. (eds) Advances in Web-Based Learning – ICWL 2004. ICWL 2004. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3143. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-27859-7_3
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