Online Learning in Discussion Groups

2011 ◽  
pp. 276-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Schaefer ◽  
Brenda Dervin
Keyword(s):  
Online Discussion ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Discussion Group ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Democratic Quality ◽  
Situational Information ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pedagogical Discussion

Recently, theorists concerned about the democratic quality of electronic group discussions have advocated the incorporation of situational information to facilitate consensus/dissensus activity. In this chapter, we demonstrate the utilization of a discussion group design and analytical process informed by Sense-Making Methodology to highlight the relationship between situational aspects of online dialogue and consensus/dissensus activity. We analyzed 1,360 messages submitted to three pedagogical discussion groups. The postings fell into two broad situational modes: (a) dialogic, which coincided with an outward orientation and a greater number of agreeing/disagreeing micro-practices, and (b) contemplative, which demonstrated more inwardly-focused personalized observations and far fewer agreeing/disagreeing micro-practices. These findings suggest that, counter to received theories advocating the privileging of user-to-user interaction within online discussion groups, both modes appeared to be important for robust communicative activities.

Does Online Discussion Produce Increased Interaction and Critical Thinking†?

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Shedletsky
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Teaching Assistant ◽  
Student Interaction ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Study ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter explores the question: Does online discussion increase critical thinking and interaction? It presents a selective review of the literature concerned with critical thinking and/or interaction during online discussion. It reports a program of 5 studies of the effects of instructional media and instructional methods on critical thinking and interaction. Study 1 tests the influence on critical thinking of online vs. face-to-face discussion, individual vs. group consensus in summarizing discussion, and discussion of examples of concepts vs. discussion of more abstract analysis. Study 2 examines the relationship between the level of critical thinking in discussion and the quality of papers later written by discussants. Study 3 explores the question: Can a teaching assistant (TA) help to facilitate student-to-student interaction and critical thinking? Study 4 asks: Does personal relevance of discussion topic influence student participation and level of critical thinking in discussion online? Study 5 asks: Does the use of rubrics influence the level of student interaction and/or the level of critical thinking in online discussion? The evidence suggests that it is easier to influence students to interact than to think critically. The chapter offers some suggestions on how to increase student-to-student interaction and critical thinking.

scholarly journals Group Discussions and Academic Performance: Exploring the Classroom Factors that Contribute to Student Success

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan L. Boyd ◽  
Jason D. Ferrell ◽  
James W. Pennebaker ◽  
Nickolay Georgiev
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Class Discussion ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Individual Group ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Improved Learning

Do in-class discussion groups lead to improved learning for individual group members? Analyses of over 1600 students’ language samples from 4800+ online discussion groups revealed that markers of linguistic engagement were highly predictive of academic outcomes.

Taking the multidimensionality of democracy seriously: institutional patterns and the quality of democracy

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 473-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Bernauer ◽  
Marc Bühlmann ◽  
Adrian Vatter ◽  
Micha Germann
Keyword(s):  
Political Institutions ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Party Systems ◽  
State Structure ◽  
Quality Of Democracy ◽  
Track Record ◽  
Democratic Quality ◽  
The Relationship

Democracies come in all shapes and sizes. Which configuration of political institutions produces the highest democratic quality is a notorious debate. The lineup of contenders includes ‘consensus’, ‘Westminster’, and ‘centripetal’ democracy. A trend in the evaluation of the relationship between empirical patterns of democracy and its quality is that the multidimensional nature of both concepts is increasingly taken into account. This article tests the assertion that certain centripetal configurations of proportionality in party systems and government, and unitarism in the remaining state structure, might outperform all other alternatives both in terms of inclusiveness and effectiveness. Analyzing 33 democracies, the results of interactive regression models only partially support this claim. Proportional–unitary democracies have the best track record in terms of representation, but there are little differences in participation, transparency, and government capability compared with other models.

Moderating Discussion Groups Using Computer Mediated Communication

2011 ◽  
pp. 619-633
Author(s):  
Mauri Collins ◽  
Zane Berge
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Discussion Group ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Adult Educator ◽  
Learning Networks ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
Online Discussion Group

In this chapter online discussion groups will be situated as contemporary examples within the historical tradition of voluntary, informal, learning networks used by adults for topical discussion, fellowship, and learning. Just as the online discussion group is a voluntary, informal learning group in the historic tradition, so the monitor or reviewer of the online discussion group fulfills many of the roles, tasks, and responsibilities of an informal adult educator in their roles as discussion leaders and facilitators. This places the moderators of online discussion groups within the realm of interest to adult education and educators. This chapter will provide the foundations for understanding the complex, dynamic, and multi-textural environment in which online discussion group moderators function.

scholarly journals ‘When the stomach is full we look for respect’: perceptions of ‘good work’ in the urban informal sectors of three developing countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 816-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Monteith ◽  
Lena Giesbert
Keyword(s):  
Informal Sector ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Work ◽  
Class Relations ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Informal Workers ◽  
The Relationship

There is growing interest in the ability of the informal sector to provide gainful work in much of the developing world. However, the literature on work in the informal sector remains dominated by resource- and rights-based approaches, which fail to consider the features of work valued by informal workers themselves. This article investigates perceptions of ‘good work’ based on focus group discussions with informal workers in the capitals of Uganda, Burkina Faso and Sri Lanka. Using the capability approach as a framework, it reveals that informal workers value a combination of instrumental features of work, such as income and working hours, and intrinsic aspects, such as relationships and recognition. The article’s findings contribute to debates on quality of work in formal and informal contexts by illustrating the role of social and environmental conversion factors, including gender and class relations, in mediating the relationship between work and well-being.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the quality of manufacturer – distributor relationship in the plastic industry in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ho Thanh Phong ◽  
Tran Van Khoat
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Personal Interaction ◽  
Plastic Industry ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Plastics Industry

This study explores and examines the factors that affect the composition of the quality relationship between manufacturers and distributors in the context of plastic industry in Vietnam. Qualitative research on single and group discussions with 23 manufacturers and distributors in the plastics industry. Quantitative research directly interviews 560 plastic product distributors in Ho Chi Minh City area and Southern provinces. The results of the study determine the composition of the relationship quality including three factors of trust, commitment and satisfaction; Six factors of product quality, delivery quality, market information, communication, personal interaction and visits affect the quality of the relationship between manufacturer and distributor.

Expanding the Classroom

2011 ◽  
pp. 68-87
Author(s):  
Shawn McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Online Discussion ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Discussion Group ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Online Discussion Group ◽  
Instructor Interaction ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment

Traditional classroom environments can benefit from using asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) such as an online discussion group (Yahoo! Groups). An online discussion group can “expand the classroom” in a number of ways, such as allowing for student and instructor interaction throughout the week at times convenient to all participants, shifting learning from a teacher-oriented to a network-oriented, collaborative learning environment, and providing rapid teacher feedback to homework that lets students immediately apply what they have learned. This chapter offers concrete advice on techniques to best use online discussion groups in a variety of class types and sizes, and warns of potential pitfalls to be aware of when using them. Evolving functions of Yahoo! Groups and other asynchronous online formats that can further complement the learning experience outside the classroom are also examined.

The Relationship Between Interoception and Metacognition

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Meessen ◽  
Verena Mainz ◽  
Siegfried Gauggel ◽  
Eftychia Volz-Sidiropoulou ◽  
Stefan Sütterlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Memory Performance ◽  
Memory Task ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
Interoceptive Awareness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Heartbeat Perception ◽  
Interoceptive Accuracy ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Recently, Garfinkel and Critchley (2013) proposed to distinguish between three facets of interoception: interoceptive sensibility, interoceptive accuracy, and interoceptive awareness. This pilot study investigated how these facets interrelate to each other and whether interoceptive awareness is related to the metacognitive awareness of memory performance. A sample of 24 healthy students completed a heartbeat perception task (HPT) and a memory task. Judgments of confidence were requested for each task. Participants filled in questionnaires assessing interoceptive sensibility, depression, anxiety, and socio-demographic characteristics. The three facets of interoception were found to be uncorrelated and interoceptive awareness was not related to metacognitive awareness of memory performance. Whereas memory performance was significantly related to metamemory awareness, interoceptive accuracy (HPT) and interoceptive awareness were not correlated. Results suggest that future research on interoception should assess all facets of interoception in order to capture the multifaceted quality of the construct.

The relationship between optimism, personal control and quality of life of patients with COPD

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Arnold ◽  
A. V. Ranchor ◽  
N. H. T. ten Hacken ◽  
G. H. Koeter ◽  
V. Otten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
The Relationship

Using the alveograph in developing requirements for the quality of flour for wafer sheet production

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
E.P. Meleshkina ◽  
◽  
S.N. Kolomiets ◽  
A.S. Cheskidova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Mathematical Statistics ◽  
Intended Purpose ◽  
The Future ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Objectively and reliably determined indicators of rheological properties of the dough were identified using the alveograph device to create a system of classifications of wheat and flour from it for the intended purpose in the future. The analysis of the relationship of standardized quality indicators, as well as newly developed indicators for identifying them, differentiating the quality of wheat flour for the intended purpose, i.e. for finished products. To do this, we use mathematical statistics methods.

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