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    This collection is included in Lens: Texas Woman's University Distance Education Lens
    By: Keith Restine

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    "Information on how to set the stage for active discussion in your course with tips for managing large discussion forums."

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Managing and Maintaining the Discussion Board for Distance Courses

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Summary: The mini-course addresses tips and suggestions to make your use of the discussion board more successful. This course is self-paced. We encourage you to browse through the information and apply suggestions as you see fit.

Institution: Texas Woman's University

This collection contains: Modules by: Keith Restine.

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