Asynchronous conversations

[Donald Winiecki]

Regarding the conversational aspects of E-mail and other asynchronous online media, there may be some interest in these papers that address the topic of asynchronous distance education media and interactions.  In both cases, these papers address asynchronous talk in a conversation analytic manner.

Winiecki, D. J. (in press). Reconstructing talk: Conversational patterns in the asynchronous classroom. In D. Penrod (Ed.), WebTalk: Writing as conversation Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Winiecki, D. J. (1999, March 2). Keeping the thread: Adapting conversational practice to help distance students and instructors manage discussions in an asynchronous learning network. DEOSNEWS [On-line], (9) 2. Available: Post E-mail to LISTSERV at LISTS.PSU.EDU and include the following command in the body of message: GET DEOSNEWS 99-00002.

Unfortunately, The American Journal of Distance Education (the owners of DEOSNEWS) appear to be experiencing some technical difficulties -- this paper is not accessible using the means described above.  However, you can access it at:

     http://coen-nt1.boisestate.edu/dwiniecki/research/DEOSNEWS_99-00002.txt 



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Donald J. Winiecki, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Boise State University, College of Engineering
Department of Instructional & Performance Technology
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