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This paper reported using the practical inquiry model as discourse guide to facilitate students' critical thinking in online discussion. It was found that almost all the postings of the students who had no knowledge of the inquiry model fell into exploration phase except three postings in triggering events phase and two in integration phase. In comparison, the postings of the students who used the model as the guide included more instances of integration than the postings of those who did not know about the model. No instance in resolution phase was found. The findings indicated that providing students inquiry model raised their awareness of critical thinking and helped them intentionally engage in reflection and higher-order thinking when responding online.

JALN Volume 8, Issue 2 - April 2004

"This module focuses on how to assess student messages in an online discussion forum when teaching in an online environment. This module is part of the Best Practices in Online Teaching Course created by Penn State University World Campus as a guide for faculty who are new to teaching in an online environment."

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online learning insights blog

online learning insights blog

Pifarre et al. Using a blog to create and support a Community of Inquiry in Secondary Education

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Zydney et al. Creating a community of inquiry in online environments: An exploratory study on the effect of a protocol on interactions within asynchronous discussions"

Garrison et al Critical Inquiry in a Text-Based Environment: Computer Conferencing in Higher Education

Nackerud & Scalette "This chapter discusses the use of blogs in higher education, including how students and instructors use blogs, the value of blogs in this setting, and privacy and security implications. The chapter also features an examination of the University of Minnesota's UThink blogging system."

Donaldson & Conrad "Learner‐interface interaction in distance education: An extension of contemporary models and strategies for practitioners"