Technical Communication Quarterly Jul 2017

Of Friction Points and Infrastructures: Rethinking the Dynamics of Offering Online Education in Technical Communication in Global Contexts

Kirk St.Amant

Abstract

International interest in technical communication education is growing as more individuals gain online access worldwide. This factor means technical communication educators might find themselves developing online classes for students located in other nations. Doing so requires an understanding of aspects affecting international interactions in such educational contexts. This article examines central factors—or friction points—that technical communication instructors must understand and address to offer effective online educational experiences to globally distributed students.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2017-07-03
DOI
10.1080/10572252.2017.1339522
Open Access
Closed
Topics
technical communication

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