Using Non-Subject-Matter-Specific Discussion Boards to Build Connectedness in Online Learning

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Woods ◽  
Samuel Ebersole
Author(s):  
Arturo Rodriguez ◽  
Matthew David Smith ◽  
Kevin Russel Magill

This chapter is an attempt to personalize online education. Across the writing, the authors use discussion boards, a means of inquiry, to offer students a space where shared experiences might foster deeper connections to subject matter. The concern for learning is how to design instruction to encourage critical learning opportunities in online environments for all students. A departure from traditional online delivery of instruction, they considered how to plan teaching to support student critical thinking in the expression of their ideas. Throughout this chapter, they discuss how critical theory/pedagogy informed practice in promoting self-awareness and critical consciousness among students.


2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilene Ringler ◽  
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Carol Schubert ◽  
Jack Deem ◽  
Jimmie Flores ◽  
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2012 ◽  
pp. 1631-1644
Author(s):  
Gary M. Szirony ◽  
Carrie J. Boden

In the findings from the quantitative portion of the study, there were no significant differences between the three groups of interest. Most of the students in the sample preferred distance education to on-campus courses, asynchronous over synchronous learning, discussion boards over live chats, and video streamed content delivery over text-based delivery. For this sample, a change in course delivery systems did not have a negative effect upon students. In the findings from the qualitative portion of the study, five major themes emerged, those of Communication, Pedagogy/Androgogy, Time Management, Course Delivery Systems and Technology, and Access. Aspects of self-directedness appeared to be a theme throughout much of the qualitative analysis. Negative factors included inability to reach instructors in a timely fashion, lack of interpersonal contact with other learners or with instructors, and frustration over technological glitches and hardware, software or Internet complexities, or a mixture of the three. The role of emotion in online learning was significant in several areas, particularly to the theme of Communication, where a personalized learning environment with two-way communication between peers and the instructor can lessen the isolation of online learning. Further study in this area is recommended.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 190-196
Author(s):  
MARYUNANI MARYUNANI

This study aims to ensure the implementation of online learning at SDN Krembangan Selatan III during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to measure the ability of teachers to design and implementing creative and innovative online learning according to students' conditions during School From Home (SFH). Teachers carry out digital-based learning by using applications in delivering learning materials to students. Canva application is one of the preferred applications that is considered very appropriate for presenting subject matter online. Canva for Education is an add-on fiture for interactive and comprehensive online learning, also the teaching and learning process can be conducted virtually. Canva for Education can help facilitate a learning environment that matches the continuity, access, and structure of education that makes online learning important. In this study, the researcher using the Research and Development (R&D) methods. The results of the analysis show that online learning creativity at SDN Krembangan Selatan III Surabaya in 2020 has achieved the expected goal, namely after students use the Canva application, learning is not monotonous, and the results have an impact on student academic achievement. Their average score rose, which was initially only 67.4 to 82. The use of the Canva application also affects the percentage of students who pass the mínimum criteria of mastery learning (KKM) from 33% increas to 87% after learning using Canva. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk memastikan keterlaksanaan pembelajaran daring di SDN Krembangan Selatan III selama pandemi COVID-19, dan mengukur kemampuan guru dalam merancang serta melaksanakan pembelajaran daring yang kreatif dan inovatif sesuai dengan kondisi siswa selama School From Home (SFH). Guru melaksanakan pembelajaran berbasis digital dengan menggunakan aplikasi Canva dalam menyampaikan materi pembelajaran kepada siswa. Aplikasi canva merupakan salah satu aplikasi pilihan yang dirasa sangat tepat untuk menyajikan materi pelajaran secara daring. Canva untuk Pendidikan adalah fitur tambahan untuk pembelajaran daring yang interaktif, pembelajaran menyeluruh, dan proses pembelajaran bisa dilakukan secara virtual. Canva untuk Pendidikan digunakan sebagai media lingkungan belajar yang menyamai kelangsungan, akses, dan struktur pendidikan yang membuat pentingnya pembelajaran daring. Penulis menggunakan metode penelitian pengembangan atau Research & Development (R&D). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kreativitas pembelajaran daring di SDN Krembangan Selatan III Surabaya Tahun 2020 telah mencapai tujuan yang diharapkan yaitu setelah siswa menggunakan aplikasi Canva pembelajaran tidak monoton, dan hasilnya berdampak pada prestasi akademik siswa. Nilai rata-rata mereka naik, yang awalnya hanya sebesar 67,4 menjadi 82. Penggunaan aplikasi canva juga mempengaruhi besarnya presentase siswa yang lolos KKM, dari 33% meningkat menjadi 87% jumlah siswa yang lolos KKM setelah melakukan pembelajaran dengan menggunakan canva


Author(s):  
Gary M. Szirony ◽  
Carrie J. Boden

In the findings from the quantitative portion of the study, there were no significant differences between the three groups of interest. Most of the students in the sample preferred distance education to on-campus courses, asynchronous over synchronous learning, discussion boards over live chats, and video streamed content delivery over text-based delivery. For this sample, a change in course delivery systems did not have a negative effect upon students. In the findings from the qualitative portion of the study, five major themes emerged, those of Communication, Pedagogy/Androgogy, Time Management, Course Delivery Systems and Technology, and Access. Aspects of self-directedness appeared to be a theme throughout much of the qualitative analysis. Negative factors included inability to reach instructors in a timely fashion, lack of interpersonal contact with other learners or with instructors, and frustration over technological glitches and hardware, software or Internet complexities, or a mixture of the three. The role of emotion in online learning was significant in several areas, particularly to the theme of Communication, where a personalized learning environment with two-way communication between peers and the instructor can lessen the isolation of online learning. Further study in this area is recommended.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Syarif Hidayatullah ◽  
Yos Sudarman

This study aims to describe the use of material concept mapping by teachers to help students understand theoretically music subject. The literature review used in this research is related to the notion of school instruction; learning during a pandemic; Learning of cultures and Arts (music) according to K13; and conceptual mapping of subject matter. This research belongs to a quantitative research using a descriptive analysis approach. Based on the research results during three online learning meetings in class X-2, it can be explained that the use of concept mapping of music art subject matter by the teachers based on the concept map made on the blackboard and PowerPoint slides has encouraged an increase in student understanding especially in terms of mastering the materials. The concept mapping made by teachers and assigned to students helps students better understand the subject matter of music in a more structured and organized way. Thus, it is in accordance with the theoretical ideas of the subject matter studied.


2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Zaedun Zaedun

This study aims to analyze the impact of online learning on student learning outcomes in the Geography subject, the subject matter of Population Data Processing and Analysis in class XI IPS SMAN 2 Labuapi during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research method uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study were students of class XI IPS 1, totaling 30 people. Data collection techniques using observation, documentation, and interviews. While the data analysis technique using interactive analysis includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that online learning had an impact on student learning outcomes on the subject matter. Population Data Sources learning outcomes of 30 students showed 93% of students achieved completeness and only 7% had not. The average value of student learning achievement in this subject matter reached 81.83.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Spiker ◽  
Amanda Hege ◽  
Janice Giddens ◽  
Joanna Cummings ◽  
Jasia Steinmetz ◽  
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Educating and training a multisectoral food systems workforce is a critical part of developing sustainable, resilient, and healthy food and water systems. This paper shares perspectives from a working group of educators, learners, and food systems subject matter experts that collaborated over the course of a year to develop, pilot test, and evaluate two interactive webinar series with a multi-site cohort of dietetics interns and graduate students. The three-part webinar series format included a training webinar, a practice activity, and a synthesis webinar. In reflecting on the effectiveness of this format, we provide direct assessments of student learning from subject matter experts alongside indirect assessments from pre- and post-surveys fielded with learners. Learners who participated in an interactive webinar series demonstrated skills in several dimensions of systems thinking and gained confidence in food systems learning outcomes. Learners also shared valuable feedback on the opportunities and challenges of using online platforms for this experience. As online learning opportunities become more common, it will become increasingly important for educators to prioritize strategies that effectively equip students with the higher-order thinking skills, such as systems thinking, needed to address the complexities of sustainable food systems. The interactive webinar series format described here provides an opportunity to leverage didactic webinars in combination with interactive experiences that enable learners to deepen their knowledge through practice with peers and subject matter experts. Though this format was piloted within dietetics education programs, many of the lessons learned are transferable to other food systems educational contexts.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Dairina Yusri ◽  
Jangky Dausat ◽  
Ali Yukla Adnin ◽  
Sahrul Sahrul

This study aims to analyze: (1) The ability of MTs students. Private Zakiyun Najah Sei Rampah in learning independently during online learning, (2) Model and application of online learning at Zakiyun Najah Private School, (3) constraints on the application of online learning at MTs Zakiyun Najah Sei Rampah. This research uses qualitative research methods, based on descriptive studies. With data collection techniques used include interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the independent learning of students through online learning is created slowly; this is due to the various limitations possessed by teachers and students. The model and application of online learning is carried out by providing subject matter through assignments given through remote arak with the android application system, WA and video calls. Many obstacles faced by students in implementing online learning include ownership of an android, network limitations, and the inability to buy packages.


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