scholarly journals Discussion boards as a culturally responsive tool in the ESL classroom

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Laura E. Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Discussion Boards ◽  
Emergent Bilinguals ◽  
Digital Literacies ◽  
Online Platform ◽  
Multicultural Classroom ◽  
Esl Classroom

Abstract The inclusion of new digital literacies in the ESL classroom has been growing lately. This study presents information about how beneficial it can be for emergent bilinguals to use an online platform, Blackboard, to engage in thoughtful and meaningful discussion boards. Findings from this qualitative case study show that such online discussion boards help students to not only develop their linguistic abilities, but also to feel valued as they can share their knowledges and experiences as part of the discussions. Discussions in the present study rely on students’ funds of knowledges to promote a more inclusive and multicultural classroom.

CASE STUDY OF ONLINE DISCUSSION BOARD USE IN AN ENGINEERING EDUCATION GRADUATE COURSE

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Davidson ◽  
Lisa Romkey ◽  
Allison Van Beek
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Online Discussions ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
Discussion Boards ◽  
Graduate Course ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Online Discussion Board

Due to the increasing prevalence of asynchronous learning platforms, the development and implementation of online discussion boards have become important considerations in the design of post-secondary learning environments. This research is conducted as a case study of the online discussion board use in a small engineering education graduate course, consisting of in-class and online discussion components. By varying the structure of the online discussion board to allow different types of student interaction, the study identifies trends in discussion board use, specifically pertaining to student participation, student collaboration, and the integration between in-class and online discussions. As a result, the study provides insight into the utility and limitations of online discussion boards in post-secondary courses.  

scholarly journals Are Newspapers’ Online Discussion Boards Democratic Tools or Conspiracy Theories’ Engines? A Case Study on an Eastern European “Media War”

2016 ◽  
Vol 93 (4) ◽  
pp. 1115-1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Slavtcheva-Petkova
Keyword(s):  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Boards ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Reader Engagement ◽  
The Media ◽  
Established Democracies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Member Of Parliament

This article analyzes quantitatively and qualitatively 1,583 comments by national newspapers’ online readers in Bulgaria. It investigates readers’ reactions to articles discussing the media war between the biggest press groups—one owned by a Member of Parliament known as “the Murdoch of the East.” The study explores how these stories influence the relationship between newspapers and their readers, and whether they enhance the democratic potential of online discussion. The results show a higher level of reader engagement than in established democracies or nondemocracies. The online space provides an arena for democratic conversations and it is also used as an engine for conspiracy theories.

scholarly journals Exploring college food insecurity : a qualitative case study of the perspectives of the University of Central Missouri food pantry clientele

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Michael Verderaime
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
College Students ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Sustainable Change ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
The University

Insufficient resources undermine postsecondary educational experiences and delay credit attainment for many college students (Goldrick-Rab, Baker-Smith, Coca, Looker, and Williams, 2019). To examine the efficacy of existing interventions, such as a campus food pantry, the researcher conducted a series of interviews with a cross section of volunteers, staffed leaders, and food pantry clients. The study produced 5 significant themes. 1) UCM students are balancing multiple responsibilities with a variety of stresses; 2) The Campus Cupboard clients shared an array of successful strategies for making ends meet while in college; 3) The reasons people use the Campus Cupboard vary from individual to individual; 4) Clients care about the food and services the Campus Cupboard offers as well as their experience while they are in there; 5) The volunteers and staff are the Campus Cupboard's greatest asset. They represent a variety of skills, abilities, knowledge, perspectives and resources for the cupboard and their clients. The recommendations focused on three core capacities that are critical for the Campus Cupboard. Specifically, to address the dietary struggles students face in higher education, as well as the living costs associated with schooling, this study constructs its recommendations focusing on 1) Building a culturally responsive food pantry; 2) Tailoring its outreach; and 3) Creating sustainable change.

Further Evidence for Using Online Discussion Boards in the Classroom

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-163
Author(s):  
Mercedes Sheen ◽  
Hajar Aman Key Yekani ◽  
Timothy R. Jordan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Discussion Boards ◽  
Pedagogical Tool ◽  
Exam Scores

Recent research compared the use of case studies to online discussion boards to teach about anxiety disorders. The current study extends this research to mood disorders, reports pretest and posttest scores on four learning outcomes, and compares midterm exam scores from Fall 2016 and Fall 2017 when case studies and online discussion boards were used as supplementary learning material, respectively. The results indicate students in the discussion board condition (DBC) rated their learning outcomes significantly higher than students in the case study condition, and midterm exam scores were significantly higher for students who took part in the DBC as a learning exercise. These findings provide evidence that the usefulness of online discussion boards extends to other types of disorders and may even surpass the use of traditional case studies as a pedagogical tool when teaching about psychological disorders.

scholarly journals Pundits, Ideologues, and the Ranters: The British Columbia Election Online

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold J. Jansen ◽  
Royce Koop
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Agenda Setting ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Board ◽  
Discussion Boards ◽  
Etude De Cas ◽  
Internet Discussion ◽  
Étude De Cas ◽  
Political Deliberation

Abstract: This article examines the potential for Internet discussion boards to be a vehicle for political deliberation through a case study of the BC Votes discussion board during British Columbia’s 2001 provincial election. Research reveals that the board was dominated by a relatively small number of users and that the favourite discussion topics were not issues but how parties and leaders were performing. The authors conclude that the perception of ideological homogeneity in online discussion may be overstated and that the first post in a discussion thread has an important agenda-setting function. They also find that the relative newness of discussion boards may play a role in shaping the nature of discussion there. Résumé : Afin d’examiner le potentiel des babillards électroniques comme véhicules de débats politiques, cet article offre une étude de cas sur le babillard BC Votes lors des élections provinciales en Colombie-Britannique en 2001. Les auteurs démontrent que relativement peu d’usagers dominaient le babillard et que les sujets préférés de discussion ne touchaient pas aux enjeux de la campagne électorale, mais plutôt à la performance des parties politiques et de leurs leaders. Les auteurs concluent que l’homogénéité idéologique des babillards électroniques n’est peut-être qu’une perception exagérée et que souvent le ton polémique du débat est dicté par le premier message dans un fil de discussion. Les auteurs concluent aussi que le caractère relativement nouveau des babillards reflète sur la spécificité de la discussion qui s’y déroule.

Research Institutions

2014 ◽  
pp. 326-344
Author(s):  
K. Y. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Online Instruction ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Boards ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Science Field ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Online Setting ◽  
Programs Of Study

Students that have been educated from online institutions do not readily receive the hands-on experience needed to make an easy transition into research-based institutions, research-intensive laboratories, or into the workforce. Online instruction does not cultivate the knowledge that comes from hands-on experience and experimentation. This type of experience is better facilitated via in-person interaction. In online institutions students only receive interaction via email, online discussion boards, or through phone calls. This does not allow for instructors to sufficiently improve upon the student's skills, assist in the development of their knowledge, or evaluate students' hands-on abilities within the science field. Within this case study, the author outlines some of the basic items that students should have been exposed to within their programs of study and state some of the issues that students in online institutions face when they are educated in an online setting and then transition to research-intensive settings. The author also outlines ways to assist students with these transitions and the types of facilities needed to assist students.

Qualitative Case Study Research Design

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Tetnowski
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Real World ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Study Research

Qualitative case study research can be a valuable tool for answering complex, real-world questions. This method is often misunderstood or neglected due to a lack of understanding by researchers and reviewers. This tutorial defines the characteristics of qualitative case study research and its application to a broader understanding of stuttering that cannot be defined through other methodologies. This article will describe ways that data can be collected and analyzed.

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