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Visualisation of Online Discussion Forums
2012This chapter presents a novel visual approach to data interpretation in online discussion forums. Due to information overload in these forums, it is very difficult to get the right information at the right time, especially when the information is summary in its nature and spread across a big number of posts.
Mitja Trampuš +3 more
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Interaction and interpersonality in online discussion forums
Distance Education, 2005This longitudinal study evaluated the amount and type of interaction and interpersonal content in messages posted by online graduate students in small group asynchronous forums. It also assessed the relationship between interpersonality and interactivity. To achieve this, a new coding scheme was developed to categorize the content of online forums. The
Alberto Beuchot, Mark Bullen
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Engaging and Effective Asynchronous Online Discussion Forums
2011Discussion is usually considered a powerful tool for the development of pedagogical skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and reflection. In the last few years, an online asynchronous discussion forum has become an integral part of teaching and learning in tertiary education.
Jemal H. Abawajy, Tai-Hoon Kim
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Online Strategic Discussion Forum
2020This chapter explores empirical research about online discussions to identify effective strategies for designing online discussions. A secondary objective is to summarize pertinent models of online discussions to develop an integrated model of online discussions.
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Online Learning Environment: Taxonomy of Asynchronous Online Discussion Forums
2011Due to its perceived benefits, asynchronous discussion forums have become progressively popular in higher education. The ultimate goal of developing an asynchronous discussion forum is to create an online learning environment that will achieve high levels of learning.
Jemal H. Abawajy, Tai-Hoon Kim
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The Effective Use of Online Discussion Forums
eLearnDiscussion forums have become a standard element of online courses for a variety of reasons. They provide a way for students and faculty to interact with each other and to discuss course topics effectively and efficiently. Discussions can be separated by thread, meaning multiple discussions can occur at the same time.
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When to jump in: The role of the instructor in online discussion forums
Computers & Education, 2007As asynchronous discussion forums become more prevalent in online and flexible-delivery modes of teaching, understanding the role that instructors play in student learning in these forums becomes an important issue. Whether the instructor chooses to lead discussions or to keep a low profile can affect student participation in surprising ways.
Margaret Mazzolini, Sarah Maddison
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Online Discussion Forum for University
2023 International Conference on Networking and Communications (ICNWC), 2023Tanishq Kumar +2 more
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Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2006
AbstractThe primary purpose of this study is to explore the nature of the use of asynchronous computer‐mediated communication in an online academic learning environment. Additionally the study will provide an analysis of students' participations in discussion forums as well as a construct of the types of patterns of students' interactions in two online
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AbstractThe primary purpose of this study is to explore the nature of the use of asynchronous computer‐mediated communication in an online academic learning environment. Additionally the study will provide an analysis of students' participations in discussion forums as well as a construct of the types of patterns of students' interactions in two online
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Getting Japanese Students to Engage in an Online Discussion Forum
2013Recently discussion boards have been widely used in Japanese tertiary institutions as educational tools to assist students to communicate with each other online. The system is also effective for the instructor in encouraging students to fully participate in classroom activities.
Yoshihiro Hirata, Yoko Hirata
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