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Collaborative Rhetorical Structure: A Discourse Analysis Method for Analyzing Student Collaborative Inquiry via Computer Conferencing
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Kou, Xiaojing – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Various formats of online discussion have proven valuable for enhancing learning and collaboration in distance and blended learning contexts. However, despite their capacity to reveal essential processes in collaborative inquiry, current mainstream analytical frameworks, such as the cognitive presence framework (Garrison, Anderson, & Archer,…
Descriptors: Interaction, Computer Mediated Communication, Discourse Analysis, Interaction Process Analysis
Discontent with Content Analysis of Online Transcripts
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Enriquez, Judith Guevarra – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2009
Content analysis has dominated computer-mediated communication and educational technology studies for some time, and a review of its practices applied to online corpus of data or messages is overdue. We are confronted with complexity given the various foci, nuances and models for theorising learning and applying methods. One common suggestion to…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Content Analysis, Transcripts (Written Records), Research Problems
Techniques for Encouraging Peer Collaboration: Online Threaded Discussion or Fishbowl Interaction
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Miller, Richard L.; Benz, Joseph J. – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 2008
Two methods for promoting peer collaboration among students conducting research were examined. Student interaction was structured using either computer-mediated conferencing (online threaded discussion) or the fishbowl technique. Both techniques produced similar levels of student participation. Questionnaire results indicated that the fishbowl…
Descriptors: Student Research, Cooperation, Peer Relationship, Student Participation
The Need for Considering Multilevel Analysis in CSCL Research: An Appeal for the Use of More Advanced Statistical Methods
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Cress, Ulrike – International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 2008
Per definition, CSCL research deals with the data of individuals nested in groups, and the influence of a specific learning setting on the collaborative process of learning. Most well-established statistical methods are not able to analyze such nested data adequately. This article describes the problems which arise when standard methods are…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Statistical Analysis, Research Needs, Educational Research
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
Critical Thinking in Reflective Sessions and in Online Interactions
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Celani, Maria Antonieta Alba; Collins, Heloisa – AILA Review, 2005
This paper focuses on online educational sessions of a continuing teacher education programme. The aim of this programme is to give a contribution to the continuing education of teachers of English as critical professionals, aware of discursive classroom practices, able to analyze them in the light of objectives to be reached and knowledge to be…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Continuing Education, Teacher Education Programs, English Teacher Education