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2003, March-April). Transitioning instructor skills to the virtual classroom. Educational Technology, 42-46 ... , and time management for online classes differ from face-to-face classroom instruction. This article delves into literature ... semesters in addition to many years of traditional face-to-face (FTF) classroom teaching by the time of the study. The ... . Researchers recognize that turn-around in distance education is important because when receiving feedback or guidance on ... discussions. Asynchronous discussions, which can increase the interactivity of the online learning environment when well ...

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