“…Other reported benefits have included the ability to have reflective discussions, because participants can reread online postings multiple times, have extended time for online discussions, and benefit from multiple teachers' contributions (Dede, Ketelhut, Whitehouse, Breit, & McCloskey, 2009;Roddy, 1999), and a sense of camaraderie, and the ability to share emotions with others who understand their situations (Babinski, Jones, & DeWert, 2001;Gleaves & Walker, 2010;Hur & Brush, 2009;Klecka, Cheng, & Clift, 2004;Qian & Tao, 2005). Some researchers have explored online communities of musicians who engage in activities such as uploading their own music for feedback or commenting on various other musical artifacts (Salavuo, 2008;Waldron, 2009), but these communities focus on musical performance rather than teaching.…”