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In 1990, Genevieve Marie Johnson was awarded a doctoral degree in educational psychology from the University of Alberta, Canada. Her current research program involves exploration of Internet technology and student attitudinal, behavioral and learning outcomes. For more information on the professional work of Genevieve Marie Johnson, visit: http://www.artsci.gmcc.ab.ca/people/johnsong/
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Johnson, G.M. Synchronous and Asynchronous Text-Based CMC in Educational Contexts: A Review of Recent Research. TECHTRENDS TECH TRENDS 50, 46–53 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-006-0046-9
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