Here are some references: Beckwith, D. (1987). Group Problem-Solving via Computer Conferencing: The Realizable Potential. Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 16(2), 89 - 106. Bell, B., & Meyer, R. R. (1998). Distributed Learning by Distributed Doing, [WWW document]. Center for Intelligent Tools in Education, Teacher's College, Columbia University. Available: http://www.tc.columbia.edu/~academic/cite/papers/distdo/Distlrn.htm [2000, Jan. 18, 2000]. Black, P. (1995). Successful Electronic Distance Collaboration: The Importance of Social Negotiation. Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 24(2), 133-148. Fernback, J. T., B. (1995). Virtual Communities: Abort, Retry, Failure?, [WWW]. Available: http://www.well.com/user/hlr/texts/VCcivil.html [2001, Aug. 17]. Frank, C. & Davie, L. (2001). Creating Online Communities for Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing, [WWW]. Available: http://edu.georgianc.on.ca/faculty/cfrank/FrankDaviePaper.htm [2001, Nov. 11]. Harasim, L., Hiltz, S. R., Teles, L., & Turoff, M. (1995). Learning Networks: A Field Guide to Teaching and Learning Online. Cabridge: MA: MIT Press. Hiltz, S. R., & Turoff, M. (1993). The Network Nation: Human Communication via Computer , Revised Ed. Kiesler, S., Siegel, J., & McGuire, T. W. (1984). Social Psychological Aspects of Computer-Mediated Communication. American Psychologist, 39(10), 1123-1134. Kim, A.J. (2000). Community Building on the Web: Secret Strategies for Successful Online Communities. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press. Kollock, P. (1996). Design Principles for Online Communities, [WWW]. Harvard Conference on the Internet and Society. Available: http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/soc/faculty/kollock/papers/design.htm [2001, . May, S. (1993). Collaborative Learning: More Is Not Necessarily Better. The American Journal of Distance Education, 7(3), 39-49. Moller. L. (1998). Designing Communities of Learners for Asynchronous Distance Education. Educational Technology Research and Development, 46(4), 115-122. Moore, M. (1989). Three Types of Interaction. The American Journal of Distance Education, 3(2), 1-6. Palloff, R.M. & Pratt, K. (1999). Building Learning Communities in Cyberspace: Effective Strategies for the Online Classroom. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Roper, A. (2001). Building the Virtual Community in Online Education: A Hermeneutic of Time and Space. Dissertation Abstracts international. (UMI No. 3005130). Salmon, G. (2000). E-Moderating: The Key to Teaching and Learning Online. London: Kogan Page. Schrum, L., & Berge, Z. L. (1997). Creating Student Interaction within the Educational Experience: A Challenge for Online Teachers. Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 26(3), 133-144. Smith, B. L., & MacGregor, J. T. (1998). What is Collaborative Learning?, Collaborative Learning: A Sourcebook for Higher Education (pp. 9-22): Pennsylvania State University Press. Swan, K., Shea, P., Fredericksen, E., Pickett, A., Pelz, W. & Maher, G. (2000). Building Knowledge Building Communities: Consistency, Contact and Communication in the Virtual Classroom. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 23(4), 359-383. Wegerif, R. (1998). The Social Dimensions of Asynchronous Learning Networks, [WWW]. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2(1) Available: http://www.aln.org/alnweb/journal/vol2_issue1/wegerif.htm . [2001, Dec. 6]. Woodruff, E. (1999, December 10 - 15, 1999). Concerning the Cohesive Nature of CSCL Communities. Paper presented at the Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, Palo Alto, CA. These should busy you for awhile..................Alex ====================================== Alex Kuskis PhD Candidate OISE/University of Toronto e-Learning Consultant, e-Scholars.ca Assoc. Faculty, Royal Roads University http://www.royalroads.ca/oll/madl/information.htm akuskis@ican.net - Alex.Kuskis@utoronto.ca "Learning a living" - Marshall McLuhan ----- Original Message ----- From: girija kaimal To: air-l@aoir.org Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 1:43 PM Subject: [Air-l] request for leads on online behavior hi, I am working on a paper looking at some aspects of online behavior. Does anyone have leads in terms of papers, books, articles etc. for me in the following areas: 1. Online group problem solving 2. Interpersonal dynamics in online groups 3. Cases of online community building that provided tangible results in the respective communities. Thanks in advance and I look forward to hearing you all. Girija Kaimal Harvard Graduate School of Education