OER Knowledge CloudJournal ArticleKanuka, HeatherGarrison, D. RandyThe purpose of this study was to advance understanding of how to facilitate higher levels of learning when using asynchronous text-based Internet communication technology. The framework used to guide this study is based on the community of inquiry model developed by Garrison, Anderson, and Archer (2000). Crucial methodological constructs congruent with this model and higher order learning were identified. They are discourse, collaboration, management, reflection, monitoring, and knowledge construction. Using a focus group interview, the results of this study reveal that these methodological constructs are consistent with, and supportive of, the facilitation of higher levels of learning in an asynchronous text-based Internet environment.2004EnglishJournal of Computing in Higher Education15230-48Canada10.1007/BF029409281042-1726yesonline learninghigher levels of learningcritical thinkingmethodological constructscommunity of inquiryCanada, North America