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Patterns of Interaction in Online Learning
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Author(s): Kevin Downing (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R), Kristina Shin (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong S.A.R)and Flora Ning (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 16
Source title:
Developing and Utilizing E-Learning Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Fotis Lazarinis (University of Teesside, UK), Steve Green (University of Teesside, UK)and Elaine Pearson (University of Teesside, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61692-791-2.ch005
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Abstract
This chapter describes a case study which examines detailed data related to student and tutor usage of an asynchronous discussion board as an interactive communication forum during a first semester associate degree course in applied psychology, and identifies ‘what works’ in relation to discussion board use. The case demonstrates how students gradually create an online community, but only if they are prompted in a timely and appropriate way by the course and assessment structure. Three distinct phases in online interaction are identified, and the case suggests these might be largely mediated by assessment tasks.
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