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Direct linkHamadi, Hanadi; Tafili, Aurora; Kates, Frederick R.; Larson, Samantha A.; Ellison, Carlyn; Song, Jihee – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2023
Online discussion boards are a standard learning management system (LMS) instructional tool used in the emerging online learning pedagogy. This pilot study examined an innovative approach that differs from how discussion boards have been commonly used. Using a retrospective, cross-sectional design, we evaluated the effect of shifting from…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Discussion Groups, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Computer Mediated Communication
Spatariu, Alexandru; Quinn, Linda F.; Hartley, Kendall – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2007
In support of online discussions research, this review classifies and describes instructional interventions and learner characteristics that affect the quality of discussions. The review will help educators better understand factors such as group structure, mentoring, argumentation, and learner characteristics that play a role in shaping online…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Journal Articles, Epistemology, Course Content
Falvo, David A.; Johnson, Ben F. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2007
This paper explores the use of learning management systems (LMS) at colleges and universities in the United States of America. The study explores which systems are in use including both commercial and self-developed systems. The findings are based upon a random sample of 100 of the approximately 2,000 institutions of higher learning in the United…
Descriptors: Universities, Management Systems, Information Technology, Online Courses
Blevis, Eli; Lim, Youn-kyung; Stolterman, Erik; Makice, Kevin – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2008
In this article, the authors explain how they implemented Design eXchange as a shared collaborative online and physical space for design for their students. Their notion for Design eXchange favors a complex mix of key elements namely: (1) a virtual online studio; (2) a forum for review of all things related to design, especially design with the…
Descriptors: Community, Material Development, Educational Technology, Computer Assisted Design
Johnson, Genevieve, Marie – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2006
This paper presents a review of recent research that examines the relative instructional utility of text-based synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC). As a mechanism for limiting the number of studies reviewed as well as controlling for emergent technologies, only research published since 2000 was reviewed. The goal was…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Thinking Skills, Computer Mediated Communication, Literature Reviews
