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This current study examines the need for operational definitions of the concept of interaction in distance education studies. It is proposed that a discourse analysis of linguistic features conversation noted as being representative of interaction can be used to operationalize interaction in synchronous CMC. This study goes on compare two…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Simulated Environment, Interaction, Distance Education
Rawlings, Melody – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2014
The purpose of this pilot case study was to answer the following research questions: How do previous experiences affect students' attitudes toward online teamwork? When do students' attitudes toward online teamwork first develop and why? Using a social constructivist framework, a qualitative case study design was utilized to conduct an online…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Teamwork, Cooperative Learning, Pilot Projects
Lamy, Marie-Noëlle – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2012
This paper addresses the lack of formalised methodology for analysing learner interaction data created in conversations on audiographic platforms. First the author shows the importance of conversations in language learning and the need for researchers to understand how users learn from these interactions. Then the author establishes that…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discourse Analysis, Semiotics
DeMers, Michael N. – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2010
Second Life is increasingly being used as a venue for education, especially for delivery of online instruction where social presence and community building are essential components. Despite its robust 3-D modeling tools and powerful scripting language, many educational uses of Second Life are limited to passive forms of content delivery that often…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Simulated Environment, Computer Simulation
Dixon, Ed – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2010
This article describes the affordances of social media and networks for online Elementary German courses that have been taught at the University of Pennsylvania since 2010. These online courses were created to provide students the opportunity to take Elementary German as part of the language requirement for Penn credit during the summer months…
Descriptors: Social Media, Social Networks, German, Online Courses
Strang, Kenneth David – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2011
Virtual learning is a popular teaching modality, and it has been reported in research that there is no significant difference in academic outcome as compared with face-to-face courses. Not all researchers agree with this assertion and some claim it is more difficult to teach math-oriented subjects online. Given that educational psychology theories…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Online Courses, Asynchronous Communication, Synchronous Communication
