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Evaluating the Quality of Interaction in Asynchronous Discussion Forums in Fully Online Courses
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Nandi, Dip; Hamilton, Margaret; Harland, James – Distance Education, 2012
Fully online courses are becoming progressively more popular because of their "anytime anywhere" learning flexibility. One of the ways students interact with each other and with the instructors within fully online learning environments is via asynchronous discussion forums. However, student engagement in online discussion forums does not…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learner Engagement, Electronic Learning, Online Courses
Assessment and "Third Generation" Distance Education.
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Thorpe, Mary – Distance Education, 1998
Discusses the use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in distance education, focusing on continuous assessment. Reviews an exploratory study of the use of collaborative assignments and assesses CMC contributions in an undergraduate course and discusses pacing, feedback, and group work. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods
Monitoring Collaborative Activities in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
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Persico, Donatella; Pozzi, Francesca; Sarti, Luigi – Distance Education, 2010
Monitoring the learning process in computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments is a key element for supporting the efficacy of tutor actions. This article proposes an approach for analysing learning processes in a CSCL environment to support tutors in their monitoring tasks. The approach entails tracking the interactions within…
Descriptors: Cues, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Learning Processes
On-Line Professional Staff Development: An Evaluation Study.
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de Vries, Linda; And Others – Distance Education, 1995
Reports on the design, implementation, and evaluation of a teleseminar on instructional design and computer-mediated communication (CMC) at the University of Southern Queensland (Toowoomba, Australia). Results show that CMC was a viable medium for professional development, that moderation of strategies influenced the nature of contributions, and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Educational Strategies, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Design
Student Variables in the Evaluation of Mediated Learning Environments.
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Porras-Hernandez, Laura Helena – Distance Education, 2000
Discusses results of the evaluation of an educational teleconferencing system in a Mexican university. Highlights include student expectations; student perceptions of efficacy for self-regulated learning; student perceptions of the course; differences from traditional courses; and the importance of considering student variables in evaluations of…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Conventional Instruction, Educational Environment, Evaluation Methods