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 * Area of Focus**

The purpose of this study is to explore how social networking tools (Web 2.0 tools like blogs, wikis, skype) help promote teacher collaboration and communication.


 * Research Question**
 * How will the introduction of Web 2.0 tools affect communication between teachers and non-certified staff and increase interaction with external collaborators and resources?

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 * Variables**
 * Teachers' motivation for participation or action within online communities
 * Reasons for group membership
 * Teachers' background/prior experience using social network
 * Teachers' current abilities to use the tools.
 * Potential impact of anonymity on teachers' response
 * Availability of continuing professional development