Supporting Chinese Distance Learnars through Computer-Mediated Communication ****- Revisiting Salmon's Model

摘要

Salmon's (2000) proposed model for the effective development of on-line communication and collaboration between student suggests that on-line socialisation forms an early and important component of establishing required levels of comfort and skill. In this paper we review research with Chinese learners that suggests that some adjustments to Salmon's model may be advisable for these students. Specifically, the model is redeveloped to provide a more structured experience, and to use that structure to develop on-line skills, such that the development of comfo table socialisation is seen as an ongoing process rather than only an early enabler.