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Microanalytic Case studies of Individual Participation Patterns in an Asynchronous Online Discussion in an Undergraduate Blended Course
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Wise, Alyssa Friend; Perera, Nishan; Hsiao, Ying-Ting; Speer, Jennifer; Marbouti, Farshid – Internet and Higher Education, 2012
This study presents three case studies of students' participation patterns in an online discussion to address the gap in our current understanding of how "individuals" experience asynchronous learning environments. Cases were constructed via microanalysis of log-file data, post contents, and the evolving discussion structure. The first student was…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Research Methodology, Mixed Methods Research, Blended Learning
Beyond Online Discussions: Extending the Community of Inquiry Framework to Entire Courses
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Archer, Walter – Internet and Higher Education, 2010
A research group at the University of Alberta is attempting to apply the Community of Inquiry framework to all components of courses, rather than only the online discussion component.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion, Service Learning
Toward Deep Learning for Adult Students in Online Courses
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Ke, Fengfeng; Xie, Kui – Internet and Higher Education, 2009
Adult students have become the new majority in online distance education. Research in online distance education, however, is still predominantly based on the historical perspective of the traditional student profile. This study examines adult students' learning engagement in online courses and explores the impact of online course design models and…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Program Effectiveness, Learner Engagement, Models