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Direct linkSpatariu, Alexandru; Hartley, Kendall; Bendixen, Lisa D. – Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 2004
In support of research examining relationships between learner characteristics and the quality of online discussions, this paper surveys different methods for evaluating discussions. The paper will present coding methods used in our own research as well as methods used by others interested in quality online discussions. Key topics include what…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Discourse Analysis, Educational Quality
Hramiak, Alison – Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 2005
Much of what can be described as online learning research and analysis advocates the use of software not only to collect the data, for example via an application such as a virtual learning environment, but also to analyze it, using a package such as NUDIST© or NVivo©. The intention of this article is to provide an alternative method of data…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Computer Software
