ABSTRACT  
This article describes an action research study of the effectiveness of online 
book clubs as an instructional tool for a Master of School Administration 
technology course. Data included student surveys, self-assessments, and book 
club posts. Findings indicate that online book clubs were effective overall. 
Specifically, the online book clubs facilitated a learning community, the readings 
were beneficial, and students increased knowledge and skills related to course 
content and longer-term professional development. Findings also included specific 
book club procedures that were effective as well as needs for procedural improvement.

Academic Exchange Quarterly  Winter 2008: Volume 12, Issue 4  
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