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Cognitive Presence in Asynchronous Online Learning: A Comparison of Four Discussion Strategies
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Darabi, A.; Arrastia, M. C.; Nelson, D. W.; Cornille, T.; Liang, X. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2011
Some scholars argue that students do not achieve higher level learning, or cognitive presence, in online courses. Online discussion has been proposed to bridge this gap between online and face-to-face learning environments. However, the literature indicates that the conventional approach to online discussion--asking probing questions--does not…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses, Asynchronous Communication
Coding Procedures to Analyse Interaction Patterns in Educational Web Forums
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Manca, S.; Delfino, M.; Mazzoni, E. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2009
Analysis of interaction patterns is one of the most important indicators of quality of learning in educational web forums. Social network analysis (SNA) is gradually assuming importance in the study of interaction patterns as it focuses on the analysis of the interrelationships between individuals, thus providing a holistic perspective on group…
Descriptors: Semantics, Network Analysis, Interaction, Social Networks
Structuring Asynchronous Discussion Groups: The Impact of Role Assignment and Self-Assessment on Students' Levels of Knowledge Construction through Social Negotiation
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De Wever, B.; Van Keer, H.; Schellens, T.; Valcke, M. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2009
This article examines the impact of the introduction of roles and the added value of self-assessment on students' level of knowledge construction in online asynchronous discussions in a first-year university course in instructional sciences. Students' postings in 20 discussion groups were used as the research data for this study. All messages,…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Knowledge Level, Content Analysis
When Groups Decide to Use Asynchronous Online Discussions: Collaborative Learning and Social Presence under a Voluntary Participation Structure
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So, H.-J. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2009
The purpose of this study is to explore how groups decide to use asynchronous online discussion forums in a non-mandatory setting, and, after the group decision is made, how group members use online discussion forums to complete a collaborative learning project requiring complex data gathering and research processes. While a large body of research…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Computer Mediated Communication, Content Analysis, Discussion Groups