The Effectiveness and Development of Online Discussions - 12 views
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The purpose of this paper is to focus on the effectiveness of online discussions and to explain some of the key factors in developing online discussions
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There are two types of discussions that can take place in an online environment: asynchronous discussions and synchronous discussions.
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Rose and Smith add a third type of discussion type: Scheduled asynchronous: direct discussion to occur within stated timelines, for example, within a particular week or series of days.
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What type of discussion helps build community faster? I personally prefer a blend of both. I do think even just a few synchronous activities build community faster. Is anyone aware of any research about this? I would like to read more. -
What a great question! I'm not sure, but it would be worth exploring. I wonder if, for example, using Diigo in a group research project might build community? I have a few things collected on facilitating quality online discussions and will have a look to see if you're question is answered.
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Especially in a K-12 setting, I might suggest some collaboration at another level such as using the chat in a shared work in a Google Document or the chat in a Mind42.com mindmap before jumping right to Diigo. I use Diigo and still am not proficient at using the Diigo toolbar highlighting and placing comments.
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Promoting Motivation
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I think there is a difference between using rubrics to teach and using them to grade. Ideally we'd use both simultaneously.
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Expectations
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Are expectations made clearer in a rubric? Or is it better described in the syllabus?
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archived
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Vital as it enables participants to go back to something in the future.
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Another concern facing online discussions is the fact that certain non-verbal cues that students would normally receive in face-to-face classes is missing
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Now that I can add a sticky note, I am happy :-) to say that emoticons can be very good as sharing one's feelings when communicating. If you are being sarcastic, state such. But a smiley face lets the reader know that you are not angry.
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