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Smith, Tracy W. – International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2019
Discussion forums are often a primary tool used for teaching and learning in asynchronous online courses. In this article, the author shares her experiences using discussion forums to promote learning, teacher presence, and community. In a retrospective microanalysis of discussion forums posts and interactions, the author identified five major…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Asynchronous Communication, Online Courses, Graduate Students
Paul K. Roberts – ProQuest LLC, 2014
The purposes of this study were to determine what asynchronous electronic discussion (AED) best practices were implemented by first semester online instructors and to determine if there was a difference in AED best practice implementation between AED best practice trained and untrained online instructors during their second semester of online…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Best Practices, Electronic Learning, Computer Mediated Communication
Sutton, Lourdes M. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Asynchronous discussion boards are an important element of online courses in higher education settings. Currently, questions persist about the quality of online interaction and discussions in which students are engaged. In addition, online instructors may not be utilizing instructional strategies that are appropriate for web-based learning…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Web Based Instruction, Asynchronous Communication, Discourse Analysis
Shroff, Ronnie H.; Vogel, Douglas R. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2009
Research has established that intrinsic motivation has a positive effect on learning and academic achievement. In order to investigate the phenomenon of intrinsic motivation in technology-supported learning environments, this paper investigates the factors deemed to support individual student intrinsic motivation in online discussions. A research…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Business Administration Education, College Students, Personality Traits
Wang, Qiyun; Woo, Huay Lit; Zhao, Jianhua – Interactive Learning Environments, 2009
Critical thinking and knowledge construction have become essential competencies for people in the new information age. In this study, we designed an interactive learning environment involving three forms of interaction: individual reflections, group collaboration and, class discussions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to…
Descriptors: Interaction, Foreign Countries, Critical Thinking, Content Analysis
Simeroth, Jason; Butler, Suzanne; Kung, HuiChen; Morrison, James – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
The field of distance education is a dynamic field which includes a growing body of research. The field of distance education raises many questions which encompass the spectrum of human and technological questions of interest to those of us who practice various forms of distance education. As doctoral students in the field of distance education,…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Case Studies, Educational Theories, Educational Research