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Maya Usher; Ido Roll; Orly Fuhrman; Ofra Amir – International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 2025
Online Collaborative Writing (OCW) is a prevalent practice among undergraduate students, yet challenges arising from a lack of group awareness (GA) often hinder effective collaboration. To address such challenges, this study included three phases: (1) A preliminary study (n=9) aimed to identify challenges that undergraduate students face while…
Descriptors: Coordination, Peer Evaluation, Writing Evaluation, Editing
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Faulconer, Emily K.; Bolch, Charlotte; Wood, Beverly – Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, 2023
Purpose: As online course enrollments increase, it is important to understand how common course features influence students' behaviors and performance. Asynchronous online courses often include a discussion forum to promote community through interaction between students and instructors. Students interact both socially and cognitively; instructors'…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Asynchronous Communication, Undergraduate Students
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Shiroyama, Tomotaka – Research-publishing.net, 2022
The aim of this study is to compare how two different Virtual Exchanges (VE) contribute to language learning in a Japanese university context. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) using VE has been a focus in this study. There are huge advantages of using technology in language teaching such as increasing language use opportunities, feedback, and…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Comparative Analysis, Difficulty Level, Second Language Learning
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Dommett, Eleanor Jane – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2019
Different learning tools are available within virtual learning environments, including forums, quizzes, and ePortfolios. This article investigates perceptions of helpfulness and ease of use of these three tools, including how they are impacted by learner characteristics and what predicts frequency of use of each tool. Critically, the relationship…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Portfolios (Background Materials), Electronic Publishing
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De Paepe, Liesbeth; Zhu, Chang; Depryck, Koen – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2018
To date, teacher perceptions of online language teaching have attracted very little attention. However, these perceptions may influence decisions regarding instructional design, teaching practices and eventually the learning experience. Furthermore, teacher perceptions can contribute to the design of teacher training programs. This study provides…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Second Language Instruction, Instructional Design, Teaching Methods
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McQuaid, John W. – American Journal of Distance Education, 2010
This study examined the effects of cognitive load experienced by e-learners as they negotiated the tasks required for successful participation within an asynchronous course room, specifically examining the relationship between measured cognitive load and the learners' confidence in completing their course. The results indicated that learner…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Cognitive Measurement, Psychometrics, Cognitive Processes
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Spatariu, 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
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Kay, Robin – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2006
Previous research on online discussions has focused on university students learning higher level subjects. The purpose of the current study was to examine whether online discussions could be used effectively by secondary school students attempting to learn introductory level topics. Forty-­five male students, ranging in age from 13 to 15 years…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Learning, Programming