I'm not sure the normal group discussions are better than the threaded discussions like we have in here. And creating small group face to face dynamics could b

I'm not sure the normal group discussions are better than the threaded discussions like we have in here. And creating small group face to face dynamics could be achievable using group video chat/telepresence. and : """ A recent 93-page report on online education, conducted by SRI International for the Department of Education, has a starchy academic title, but a most intriguing conclusion: “On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.” """ http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/19/study-finds-that-online-education-beats-the-classroom/ http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/19/study-finds-that-on...