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A Quantitative Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Teaching and Learning in a Web-Conferencing Environment--The Efficacy of Student-Centred Learning Designs
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Bower, Matt; Hedberg, John G. – Computers & Education, 2010
This paper presents a quantitative approach to multimodal discourse analysis for analyzing online collaborative learning. The coding framework draws together the fields of systemic functional linguistics and Activity Theory to analyze interactions between collaborative-, content- and technology-related discourse. The approach is used to examine…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Coding, Interaction, Evaluation Methods
Analysis of a Global Online Debate and the Development of an Interaction Analysis Model for Examining Social Construction of Knowledge in Computer Conferencing.
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Gunawardena, Charlotte N.; Lowe, Constance A.; Anderson, Terry – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Looks for appropriate interaction analysis/content analysis techniques that assist in examining the negotiation of meaning and coconstruction of knowledge in collaborative learning environments facilitated by computer conferencing. Reviews strengths and shortcomings of existing interaction analysis techniques and proposes a new model based on…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning, Educational Environment
A Model for Evaluating the Process of Learning in Asynchronous Computer Conferencing.
Schrire, Sarah – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 2003
Presents a qualitative multiple-case study of three online asynchronous computer conferences that were part of a doctoral program at Nova Southeastern University. Examines the learning process from the points of view of interaction, cognition, and discourse analysis and proposes a model for assessing sociocognitive processes in computer…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Doctoral Programs, Evaluation Methods
Factors Affecting Students' Satisfaction on a Web Course.
Mason, Robin; Weller, Martin – Ed at a Distance, 2001
Discusses results of an evaluation of a Web-based course at the United Kingdom's Open University relating to student satisfaction. Considers skills versus academic content, previous computing experience, interaction through computer conferencing, online group work, online tutoring, lack of time, and course revision; and compares results with three…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Group Dynamics
Designing Collaborative Learning Environments Mediated by Computer Conferencing: Issues and Challenges in the Asian Socio-Cultural Context.
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Gunawardena, Charlotte N. – Indian Journal of Open Learning, 1998
Explores issues related to the design of collaborative-learning environments mediated by computer conferencing from the perspective of challenges faced in the sociocultural context of the Indian sub-continent. Examines the impact of online features on social cohesiveness, group dynamics, interaction, communication anxiety, and participation.…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning, Educational Environment, Evaluation Methods
Factors Influencing the Success of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) Environments in University Teaching: A Review and Case Study.
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Tolmie, Andrew; Boyle, James – Computers & Education, 2000
Discusses the effectiveness of computer mediated communication (CMC) in higher education. Highlights include a review of pertinent literature; factors associated with successful CMC resources; activity theory; helping users establish a shared purpose; methodological problems; evaluation methods; a conferencing system; and the patterns and content…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods