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An Investigation of Collaboration Processes in an Online Course: How Do Small Groups Develop over Time?

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Jahng, Namsook – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2012

This study investigated communication patterns and behavior in problem-solving groups in a graduate online course. An inductive qualitative analysis method was employed to analyze 732 messages that were retrieved from small group forums. The current study identified a temporal pattern of group development was in comparison with existing…

Descriptors: Learning Activities, Problem Solving, Models, Group Behavior

Tagging Thinking Types in Asynchronous Discussion Groups: Effects on Critical Thinking

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Schellens, T.; Van Keer, H.; De Wever, B.; Valcke, M. – Interactive Learning Environments, 2009

The present study focuses on the use of thinking types as a possible way to structure university students' discourse in asynchronous discussion groups and consequently promote their learning. More specifically, the aim of the study is to determine how requiring students to label their contributions by means of De Bono's (1991) thinking hats…

Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Identification, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills