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Williams, Kyle M.; Park, Jeongbin Hannah; Gaines, Rachel E.; Choi, Eunjeong; Lee, Jeonghyun Jonna; Mattar, Lina I.; Schallert, Diane L. – Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, 2016
Current views of literacy have expanded to encompass how individuals in sociocultural systems make meaning as they "read" and "write" their world. From this view, the work of students involved in pursuing deeper understandings as they discuss course concepts is a literacy act. This study focused on the inquiry and questioning…
Descriptors: Literacy, Inquiry, Graduate Students, Online Courses
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Oliveira, I.; Tinoca, L.; Pereira, A. – Computers & Education, 2011
Participation is a complex process, engaging the whole person, implying cognitive, emotional and relational aspects. In online open and distant learning, group work is a commonly used strategy, given its collaborative nature and constructivist framework ([Bates and Poole, 2003], [Garrison and Anderson, 2003] and [Jonassen, 2005]). In this context,…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Learning Processes
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Brown, Rachel; Munger, Kristen – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2010
Online discussion groups have become a resource for teachers seeking ongoing professional development. Despite their popularity, there has been little systematic investigation into the nature and quality of the dialogue that occurs within an unstructured virtual community to which participants voluntarily subscribe. In this study, we explored how…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion Groups, Educational Technology, Inservice Teacher Education
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Enochsson, Ann-Britt – Education and Information Technologies, 2018
This paper compares outcomes of student teachers' use of oral classroom and written online forum discussions of course literature, with the aim of examining how each mode facilitates reflective practice. Data were collected from a class of 11 participating student teachers. Oral discussions were video-recorded and written online discussions were…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Computer Mediated Communication
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Spatariu, Alexandru; Winsor, Denise L.; Simpson, Cynthia; Hosman, Eric – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2016
With the rapid advancements of technology, online communication in both K-12 and post-secondary instruction has been widely implemented. Instructors as well as researchers have used various frameworks to evaluate different aspects of online discussions' quality. The online discussions take place synchronously or asynchronously in chat rooms,…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Group Discussion, Persuasive Discourse, Interaction
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Winters, Charlene A.; Cudney, Shirley; Sullivan, Therese – Qualitative Report, 2010
A major task involved in the management, analysis, and integration of qualitative data is the development of a coding schema to facilitate the analytic process. Described in this paper is the evolution of a coding schema that was used in the analysis of qualitative data generated from online forums of middle-aged women with chronic conditions who…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Information Management, Difficulty Level
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Chen, Bodong; Resendes, Monica; Chai, Ching Sing; Hong, Huang-Yao – Interactive Learning Environments, 2017
As collaborative learning is actualized through evolving dialogues, temporality inevitably matters for the analysis of collaborative learning. This study attempts to uncover sequential patterns that distinguish "productive" threads of knowledge-building discourse. A database of Grade 1-6 knowledge-building discourse was first coded for…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Knowledge Level, Databases, Coding
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Manca, S.; Delfino, M.; Mazzoni, E. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2009
Analysis of interaction patterns is one of the most important indicators of quality of learning in educational web forums. Social network analysis (SNA) is gradually assuming importance in the study of interaction patterns as it focuses on the analysis of the interrelationships between individuals, thus providing a holistic perspective on group…
Descriptors: Semantics, Network Analysis, Interaction, Social Networks
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Saeed, Murad Abdu; Ghazali, Kamila – Language Learning & Technology, 2017
The current paper reports an empirical study of asynchronous online group review of argumentative essays among nine English as foreign language (EFL) Arab university learners joining English in their first, second, and third years at the institution. In investigating online interactions, commenting patterns, and how the students facilitate text…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Writing Instruction, Persuasive Discourse
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Charalampidi, Marina; Hammond, Michael – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2016
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the process of analysing online discussion and argue for the merits of mixed methods. Much research of online participation and e-learning has been either message-focused or person-focused. The former covers methodologies such as content and discourse analysis, the latter interviewing and surveys.…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Group Discussion, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology
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Wegmann, Susan J.; McCauley, Joyce K. – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2014
This research project explores the effects of altering the structure of discussion board formats to increase students' engagement and participation. This paper will present the findings of a two-university, two-class research project in which asynchronous discussion board entries were analyzed for substance. By using oral discourse analysis…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Group Discussion, Learner Engagement
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Davidson-Shivers, Gayle V.; Ellis, Holly Howard; Amarasing, Poonwilas Kay – International Journal on E-Learning, 2010
This case study focused on whether women, enrolled in a graduate course, would engage in online debate, and if so, whether their postings would contain traditional elements of argumentation (i.e., argue, elaborate, critique). Content analyses for two debates were performed. For the most part, the overarching messages in both debates were…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Females, Graduate Students, Coding
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Hou, Huei-Tse – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2010
Project-based learning using online learning environments is becoming increasingly popular. To in-depth explore the behavioural patterns and limitations faced by students in project-based learning where online forums are used. This study conducted an empirical case study of an online project-based learning activity in a management course, in which…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Electronic Learning, Student Projects
Anderson, Amelia Maclay – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has steadily increased in prevalence in recent years, with a current estimate of 1 in every 68 children eligible for such a diagnosis. Prevalence within the general population is reflected in the growing number of college and university students with ASD, with more students registering for services than ever before;…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Incidence, College Students
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Xie, Ying; Ke, Fengfeng; Sharma, Priya – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
Deep cognitive thinking refers to a learner's purposeful and conscious manipulation of ideas toward meaningful learning. Strategies such as journaling/blogging and peer feedback have been found to promote deep thinking. This article reports a research study about the effects of two different blog leader styles on students' deep thinking as…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Teamwork
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