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How does an online discussion group differ from one that is held face-to-face?

There is no need for group roles when holding online meetings.
Online discussion groups do not allow members to develop critical thinking skills.
Group members are more likely to bond together as a group online than they would when meeting face-to-face.
Facilitating an online conversation may require even more work, so that participants continue engaging with one
another online.

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Answer: Online discussions have a better portrayal of other cultures

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Unless you are very antisocial then the only good thing that an online group shares is being able to stay safe from corona virus and the ability to speak with each other from different perspectives. Lets say hypothetically I was in a bear watching group where everybody took pictures and discussed bears. If I lived in North Michigan I would see black bears and brown bears. If I lived in more of an arctic region I would see polar bears. You can see how this would throw in a little more content to discuss. Which bears are bigger? Which bears live longer? Which bears have heavier coats? This obviously does not only apply to bears. Books, sports, video games, cars, and more all have different miniature cultures in different states or countries.

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Answer:

Facilitating an online conversation may require even more work, so that participants continue engaging with one another online.

Explanation:

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