The Backchannel: A re/turn to digital communities

Authors

Andrew Hollinger, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Manny Piña, Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2023

Abstract

This article provides a novel theorization of what community-building means—and how it might happen—in digitally mediated teaching and learning environments. We argue for the value in understanding community through a distributed (read: non-human), non-institutionalized lens. We begin by re/turning the definition/s of the backchannel; we then theorize about the instructional and professional values of the backchannel using autoethnographic narratives drawn from our time as doctoral students in a fully online, synchronous graduate program. Finally, we conclude by drawing attention to implications and problems and potentials of our theorization of the backchannel.

Recommended Citation

Hollinger, A., & Piña, M. (2023). The Backchannel: A re/turn to digital communities, CCTE Studies. 88, 64-71.

First Page

67

Last Page

71

Publication Title

CCTE Studies